A massage is very relaxing for adults. The same is true for your child.
Massage can be used as an important part of the bedtime routine. It sends a message to your child’s body that it is time to relax and get ready for sleep.
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Your child is spending their waking hours learning many new things. A young baby is learning to control their hands and then discovering they have feet too! Your baby is always kicking and moving as they learn to coordinate all those muscles to do what the child wants. It is tough work to learn to sit, crawl, or walk. There are also a lot of bumps and falls along the way. Massage feels great on all those tired muscles.
Our toddlers spend their day exploring the world which is full of new discoveries. It is exciting to figure out how those drawers open and what might be inside. It is amazing the sounds your child can make by banging toys or items on the floor or hitting the toys together. Each day is filled with the wonder of discovery. It is difficult to end that fun activity to slow down and sleep. Massage is a way to relax your little explorer to prepare for sleep.
Having those active muscles massaged feels amazing! It will help your child get ready for sleep. Some studies have shown that massage promotes increased retention of all the learning that just took place in their day.
Including massage in their bedtime routine is a wonderful way for you to connect with your child and enjoy a special ending to their day. It will become a time of the day that your child anticipates, even as your child reaches school age.
If you are interested in learning how to massage your child, I have an easy to follow video available for you to learn: https://www.gentletouchsleeptime.com/sleep-packages/
Enjoy massage with your child and the wonderful, relaxed sleep following that massage.
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