Book Reveiws related to Infant Massage

Baby's First Skills; Help Your Baby Learn Through

Creative Play by Miriam Stoppard, M.D.   Dr. Stoppard presents a lively host of  activities and information on developmental milestones in this colorful book.  A parent-friendly format designed for quick  scanning and application makes this a fun resource for CEIMs as well.  The book outlines a "Golden Hour" of play for each month of a baby's first year, along with key developmental changes.  CEIMs will find this book especially useful when working with families of older infants who often get restless during infant massage.  There are many "activities" in the book that could be worked into an infant massage routine to  keep the baby happily engaged.  The activities also make for fun additions to infant massage classes.  Dr. Stoppard is a convincing advocate for the significance of this type of interaction on babies healthy development. The suggested play activities are all geared to build skills in accord with an infant's needs and emerging skills.  CEIMs will enjoy a like-minded read in this charming book.