Massaging the Growing Child: [Minute Massage] Vyana Infant Massage

When your little one starts moving and transitions into the next stage of becoming a toddler, massage is still a VERY important part of your everyday routine as they will experience new changes in emotions and physically with growth spurts and brain development. Here are four tips for massaging your toddler while providing the continued benefits of baby massage. 1. Incorporate a toy 2. Massage in different positions. sitting up, playing, etc. 3. Incorporate a nursery song or book 4. Apply more pressure than with an infant. Remember, the HOW changes but the WHAT doesn't change. Some additional benefits to massaging your toddler are: 1. Helps them regulate their anxiety and stress that often are at the heart of tantrums. 2. It is also a great method to help children with special needs by reducing their touch sensitivity and irritability (we will have a week on this topic coming up). 3. Begin teaching your toddler about safe, loving touch and boundaries 4. Improve sleep (part of bedtime routine) 5. Help with growth spurt pain, including teething pains. Follow us on: Facebook:@vyanainfant Twitter: @vyanainfant Pinterest: @vyanainfantmassage