Hands on Baby Massage: The New System That Makes Baby Massage a Snap! [With Baby Massage Onesie]

Baby massage can help relieve an infant's gassy stomach, soothe crankiness and bring children""harmony and wholeness,"" says Kluck. Yet some parents my fear injuring their child in an attempt to help. Certified infant massage instructor Kluck, who owns a Hollywood massage company, lays out the basics of massaging a baby in this helpful book, which details the practice's benefits, origins and procedures. Her advice is gentle and calming, which should set nervous parents at ease. Kluck gives step-by-step directions for massaging babies' legs, feet, tummies, chests, arms, hands, faces and backs, and she offers special chapters on calming colic and""supporting the special needs child."" Line drawings demonstrate her techniques, and other sections answer frequently asked questions such as""How often should I massage my baby?"" and""What if my baby cries?""