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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Nothing Quite Like Touch 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Welcoming Your Baby into the Wonderful World of Massage 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Understanding the Benefits of Baby Massage 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Baby Better 31</p> <p>Chapter 4: Preparing for the Big Massage 45</p> <p><b>Part II: Different Strokes for Different Folks: Massaging Baby 61</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Massaging the Front Side 63</p> <p>Chapter 6: Massaging the Face and Neck 87</p> <p>Chapter 7: Massaging the Back Side 107</p> <p><b>Part III: Making Massage Part of Your Baby’s Life 129</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Preemies and Newborns 131</p> <p>Chapter 9: Older Babies and Toddlers 145</p> <p>Chapter 10: Fitting Massage into Nap, Bath, and Diaper Time 159</p> <p><b>Part IV: Easing Health Problems with Massage 177</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Massage for Common Ailments and Problems 179</p> <p>Chapter 12: Massage for Emotional and Developmental Issues 199</p> <p>Chapter 13: Massage for High Risk Babies 219</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 239</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: (Almost) Ten Special Techniques 241</p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Great Massage Resources 247</p> <p>Index 251</p>

“...has illustrations and step-by-step instructions to show you how to use techniques that can reduce your baby’s stress…” (<i>Manchester Evening News</i>, 22nd March 2005)

<p><b>Joanne Bagshaw</b> is a psychotherapist who also teaches yoga and holistic childbirth education classes. <b>Ilene Fox</b> is certified in pre- and postnatal massage.

<p><b>Explains massage for preemies, newborns, and toddlers</b> <p><b>Soothe your baby and promote well-being the all-natural way</b> <p>Curious about baby massage? Featuring illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this friendly guide makes it easy to use techniques that can reduce your baby's stress; ease the discomfort of colic, constipation, and teething; and create a strong attachment between the two of you. You'll also find suggestions for making massage part of your everyday routine. <p><b>THE DUMMIES WAY^®</b> <ul> <li>Explanations in plain English</li> <li>"Get in, get out" information</li> <li>Icons and other navigational aids</li> <li>Online cheat sheet</li> <li>Top ten lists</li> <li>A dash of humor and fun</li> </ul> <p><b>Discover how to:</b> <ul> <li>Ease common ailments</li> <li>Enhance your bond with your baby</li> <li>Stimulate growth and development</li> <li>Comfort a fussy baby</li> <li>Massage babies with special needs</li> </ul>

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