Joanne Bagshaw, Ilene Fox

Baby Massage for Dummies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and create a strong attachment between the two of you. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine. THE DUMMIES WAY(R) * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Online cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: * Ease common ailments * Enhance your bond with your baby * Stimulate growth and development * Comfort a fussy baby * Massage babies with special needs

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 265
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Februar 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 447g
• ISBN-13: 9780764578410
• ISBN-10: 0764578413
• Artikelnr.: 21365798

Autorenporträt

Joanne Bagshaw is a psychotherapist who also teaches yoga and holistic childbirth education classes. Ilene Fox is certified in pre- and postnatal massage.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1
Part I: Nothing Quite Like Touch 5
Chapter 1: Welcoming Your Baby into the Wonderful World of Massage 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Benefits of Baby Massage 19
Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Baby Better 31
Chapter 4: Preparing for the Big Massage 45
Part II: Different Strokes for Different Folks: Massaging Baby 61
Chapter 5: Massaging the Front Side 63
Chapter 6: Massaging the Face and Neck 87
Chapter 7: Massaging the Back Side 107
Part III: Making Massage Part of Your Baby's Life 129
Chapter 8: Preemies and Newborns 131
Chapter 9: Older Babies and Toddlers 145
Chapter 10: Fitting Massage into Nap, Bath, and Diaper Time 159
Part IV: Easing Health Problems with Massage 177
Chapter 11: Massage for Common Ailments and Problems 179
Chapter 12: Massage for Emotional and Developmental Issues 199
Chapter 13: Massage for High Risk Babies 219
Part V: The Part of Tens 239
Chapter 14: (Almost) Ten Special Techniques 241
Chapter 15: Ten Great Massage Resources 247
Index 251

Rezensionen

"...has illustrations and step-by-step instructions to show you how to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress..." (Manchester Evening News, 22nd March 2005)