6) Massage sparks the neurons in babies brains and encourages grow and awareness

7) Teaches positive, healthy touch

8) Increases bonding

9) Can relieve discomfort from teething
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10) Provides a special time for children to confide in parents



Parents

​5) Encourages pre-verbal communication between caregiver and infant

6) Helps parents feel more confident and competent in caring for their children

7) Helps parents to ease their stress if they are a working parent and must be separated from their children for extended periods

8) Promotes social and emotional development furthering self-awareness and self-regulation
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​9) Provides parents with one-on-one quiet time or interactive play with their children

10) Increases parents' self-esteem by reinforcing and enhancing their skills as parents, and validates their role