The sense of touch is the very first sense to develop in utero at around 8 weeks gestation. That’s so incredible and it is no wonder how important positive touch is in soothing and learning your baby once they are born.
Baby massage is one of those skills that last a lifetime and will help so matter the age of the baby or the child. Soothing gassy tummy in the infant stage, relaxing growing muscles in toddler, allowing strong emotions to come out in older children and even teenagers. It really is a skill for life. I time to bond and connect, no matter the age. A time to slow down and be present.