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For some time the “Shantala” massage has become well known and in various parts of the world is being implemented by mothers to their babies. This therapeutic massage is named after the French doctor F. Leboyer, who once watched an Indian mother massaging his small baby, being amazed by the strength of each movement and the benefit it was for the child. The woman was called Shantala and since there he remained with that name.

This type of therapeutic massage, get relax and calm the child, making it more robust, supports the positive development of their psychic development and helps to have a peaceful sleep. Babies love to be petted, upload, cradled and massaged to Leboyer these activities are vital for small and resembling a complete diet loaded with everything a child might need.

If the massage is done consistently can be a special moment for the baby, because at that time establishing a contact that involves almost every way, touching your skin, see the mother, the smell and hearing, becoming utterly fascinating and stimulating for both the development of the baby and mother. Read the rest of this entry »