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Massaging Your Baby

Your baby smiles when you caress his cheek and quiets as you rub his back. You know how special these moments can be, but you may not know how your gentle touch does even more to nurture your baby’s growth and development, communication and learning.

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Benefits of Touch & Baby Massage

Regularly massaging your baby helps you bond while engaging his senses and encouraging his happy, healthy development.

How massage benefits your baby

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Baby Massage Techniques

Learn some basic techniques and tips to help your little one get more out of his daily massage.

First steps for massaging your baby

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Newborn Massage Guide

Your newborn baby needs extra gentle care. Learn how to safely massage his delicate skin while nurturing his development.

How to massage your newborn

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Baby Massage Guide: Six Weeks Plus

As your baby grows, you can add strokes to your normal massage routine, giving you even more opportunities to engage his senses.

How to massage at 6 weeks+

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Baby Massage Guide: Six Months Plus

Your older baby is active! Learn how to incorporate a little more fun into your massage routine, helping him learn and grow.

How to massage at 6 months+

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The Power of Scent

Discover how scent plays such an integral part in your baby’s healthy development.

Understand the power of scent

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