Infant Massage USA is Endorsed By:
I heartily endorse the work of Infant Massage USA because the organization understands that touch is not just a good idea, it is a necessary nutrient.
— Peggy O’Mara, Editor and Publisher, Mothering, New MexicoThis excellent program recognizes the crucial importance of the early attachment relationship between baby and mother (or primary attachment figure).
— Sir Richard Bowlby..Certified Educators of Infant Massage (CEIM) are skilled in supporting new parents in learning the art of infant massage while deepening their relationship with their baby.
— Dr. William and Martha Sears, CaliforniaRecent Blog Posts
- Infant Massage Helps Babies Learn to Talk
We have always said that infant massage helps babies learn to talk, and new research backs this up. According to an article by Associated Press, “Florida scientists discovered that starting around age 6 months, babies began shifting from the intent eye gaze of early infancy to studying mouths when people talk to them.” At this [...]
- Infant Massage USA goes to Kenya
I am very excited to prepare for my next Infant Massage Certification training – in Kenya! Suzanne Adamson (UK trainer) and myself (Jody Wright, USA) will be doing the first International Association of Infant Massage instructor training in Nairobi next week. We expect about 25 participants in the program, ranging from doulas, to clinic health [...]
- Bonding Matters. . .
The Chemistry of Attachment by Linda F. Palmer, DC, author of Baby Matters Human babies are born helpless, needing to be entirely cared for and protected. Luckily, they are born with all the necessary tools and “instructions” to attain such care for themselves, and to become a loved and loving part of their family and [...]
- Talking about Infant Massage with Linda Storm
by MAMAFIER on OCTOBER 26, 2011 in MAMA U. Infant Massage is a time-honored technique to soothe and comfort babies. It has amazing physical benefits, from stimulating digestion and learning, to reducing stress hormones and increasing relaxing hormones. It promotes a bond and lays a foundation for healthy, secure interactions, and helps babies feel connected and able to communicate [...]
- SuperBaby
A Book Review by Jacqueline Storm Godwin When I became unexpectedly pregnant in 2009, I read every book I could on pregnancy, labor, and raising a child because I felt unprepared and was terrified my ineptitude would scar my child for life. What I found was that many of the books I read on childrearing [...]
- Infant Massage Helps Babies Learn to Talk
Infant Massage USA
A little touch makes a big difference
- Would you like to learn to massage your baby? Come enjoy our parent baby classes. They are an excellent way to learn this loving way to communicate with your baby.
Vimala McClure, the author of Infant Massage, A Handbook for Loving Parents is one of the founders of our organization. Her work is the foundation for all of our trainings and classes. - Find out about classes in your area.
Find out about Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) training.
Shop for books and music on Amazon in the Infant Massage USA Store.
Our mission is to promote nurturing touch through training, education, and research so that babies, parents, and caregivers are loved, valued, and respected throughout the world community.
