Is baby massage a good idea for parents to try with their newborn? What benefits does infant massage offer, and is there evidence to back up the claims?

Here’s a quick look at what studies have shown infant massage can offer, as well as a couple of tips about the risks parents and pediatricians should keep in mind. Dr. Joanna PargaBelinkie explains.

More information:

The Benefits of Baby Massage: https://www.healthychildren.org/Engli...

AAP Clinical Report on the use of Complementary Therapies & Integrative Medicine (including massage) https://publications.aap.org/pediatri...

00:00 Infants need physical contact
00:31 Why you should recommend infant massage to parents
01:28 Risks and concerns to think about