Infant Massage

Humboldt County Educators of Infant Massage utilize an internationally recognized massage routine to help parents know and enjoy their baby. This program supports parent-infant communication and positive parenting practices while parents learn more about their infant’s unique needs.

Relaxation ~ Connection ~ Communication

The four main benefits to this program include:

INTERACTION:

bonding, communication, asking permission, eye contact, one on one activity, security…

RELAXATION:

releasing stress, producing calming hormones, regulates digestive and sleep patterns

STIMULATION:

all systems: circulation, digestion, respiration, immune, skin, language, nerves, motor skills…

RELIEF:

sinuses, growing pains, teething, colic, constipation, excess mucus…

The purpose of the International Association of Infant Massage is to promote nurturing touch and communication through training, education, and research so that parents caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community.

International Association of Infant Massage

Mission Statement

Please see more about the International Association of Infant Massage on their website.