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In this new cover edition of Infant Massage, you'll discover the latest scientific research that confirms what parents have known for generations: massage benefits children - easing discomfort, releasing the tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. Follow each step of the massage process with simple instructions and delightful photographs demonstrating each stroke. This supportive guide includes:

Helpful hints on dealing with crying and fussing
Lullabies, rhymes, and games, to enhance the massage experience
Modified techniques for premature infants and babies with special needs
A special chapter dedicated to fathers
Compassionate advice for foster and adoptive parents