Infant Massage Flashcards
1
Q
6 Behavioural States
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- Quiet Sleep/ Sound Sleep
- Active Sleep/ Rapid eye mvmt
- Drowsy/ Transitional State
- Quiet Alert
- Active Alert
- Fussy/ Crying
2
Q
Quiet Alert
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- best time to massage
- eyes open and bright, will follow mvmt
- eye contact is direct, mutual gaze
- reduced body mvmt
- makes cooing sounds
- attentive
3
Q
Benefits of Infant Massage
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- relief of discomfort
- speeds myelination of brain & nervous system
- relaxation & enhancement of neurological development
- sleep
- stimulates the vagus nerve
- teaches infants that touch is a form of expression
- helps tone muscles and aids growth
- enhances bonding process
- increases infants body awareness
- strengthens immune system
- increases oxygen & nutrient flow to cells
- increases circulation
- incourages midline orientation
- parents feel more confient in their new role
- massage can provide quality time in new role
- increases parents ability to relax child in stress
4
Q
5 main areas of development
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- Cognitive
- Social & Emotional
- Speech & Language
- Fine Motor Skill
- Gross Motor Skill
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