BENEFITS (Baby):

• RELAXATION

• SYSTEM STIMULATION
  – Nervous system
  – Immune system
  – Digestive system
  – Circulation
  – Endocrine system
  – Respiratory system

• EMOTIONAL & PHYSICAL BENEFITS
  – Helps baby to adapt and interact with others more efficiently
  – Love & respect
  – Strengthen muscles
  – Helps to maintain flexibility of the joints, ligaments and tendons.
  – Relieves colic, teething, sleeping problems, constipation and crying

• TOTAL DEVELOPMENT
  – Total growth & cognitive development
  – Body awareness, co-ordination, balance & motor skills

BENEFITS (Parents)

• More confident and competent
• Non-verbal communication
• Relax whilst having fun with their baby
• Feeling of closeness
• Lactation – Prolactin