MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'infant massage'. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:23:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676773&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fhigh-tech-parents-more-connected-to.html So much to connect us, yet we are so disconnected . . .The New York Times and CBS have done segments on "tech addicted parents" who have trouble balancing the attention they give to their babies and their BlackBerrys. Sherry Turkle, director of MIT's Initiative on Technology and Self, has studied the effect of technology on children and parenting. "After five years and 300 interviews, she has found that feelings of hurt, jealousy and competition are widespread," the New York Times reports. Turkle told the New York Times, "Over and over, kids raised the same three examples of feeling hurt and not wanting to show it when their mom or dad would be on their devices instead of paying attention to them: at meals, during pickup after either school or an extracurricular activity, and during sports... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676773 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:36:00 +0100 3676773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581730&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fdoes-infant-massage-increase-iq.html Another benefit to infant massage . . .Brain Development! (PhysOrg.com) -- UCI child neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tallie Z. Baram has found that maternal care and other sensory input triggers activity in a baby's developing brain that improves cognitive function and builds resilience to stress. For an infant, a mother’s touch provides a feeling of security, comfort and love. But research at UC Irvine is showing that it does much more.UCI child neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tallie Z. Baram has found that caressing and other sensory input triggers activity in a baby’s developing brain that improves cognitive function and builds resilience to stress.The finding contributes to growing knowledge about epigenetics, the study of how environmental factors can reprogram the expressi... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581730 Thu, 20 May 2010 07:12:00 +0100 3581730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471910&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fspanking-may-make-child-more-aggressive.html Use your hands to hug - not spank!Spanking children when they're 3 seems to lead to more aggressive behavior when they're 5, even if you take into account the child's initial level of aggression.In other words, the old "I'll-give-you-something-to-cry-about" approach appears to backfire, new research suggests. "We all know that children need guidance and discipline, but parents should focus on positive, non-physical forms of discipline, such as time-outs, and avoid spanking," said study author Catherine Taylor, an assistant professor of community health sciences at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans.Corporal punishment, of which spanking is a relatively minor form, can have larger implications as well, according to experts."The article emphasize... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471910 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:59:00 +0100 3471910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443659&cid=t_296616_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fget-the-perfect-massage-%25e2%2580%2593-for-your-baby%2F Massaging your baby will help her relax, reduce crying, and strengthen your bond together. These days, baby massage is becoming more and more popular – you can even find classes on it at community colleges, children’s hospitals, parenting centers, and from one-on-one instructors. It’s beneficial for newborn infants, babies, and even older children. In addition to relaxation and bonding benefits, massage improves circulation, enhances neurological and physiological development, reduces pain from teething, helps increase oxygen flow, teaches babies to self-soothe, and increases sensory awareness. The video below highlights some basic baby massage techniques; it’s best to practice massage when your baby is calm, and at least a half-hour after eating. Right after bathtime i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443659 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:50:14 +0100 3443659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239699&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2Finfant-massage-to-prevent-sids.html "Babies who die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) have lower levels of serotonin, according to a new study released by researchers at Harvard and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.The study, to be published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), found that SIDS babies had decreased levels of serotonin in their brainstems.Serotonin is the chemical that helps regulate breathing, blood pressure and heart rate in the brain during sleep.”Good news for babies and parents everywhere as we have an easy, free tool to increase baby’s serotonin levels . . . MASSAGE! According to research performed by Dr. Tiffany Field and colleagues at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami, massage increases levels of serotonin in the body.Imagine . . . . ho... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239699 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:34:00 +0100 3239699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146100&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fspanking-decreases-iq.html New research demonstrates what many of us could guess . . . Being spanked as a child is linked to having a lower IQ, according to a study presented today at the International Conference on Violence, Abuse and Trauma in San Diego. The relationship between spanking and intelligence is found in children around the world, said the lead author of the study, University of New Hampshire professor Murray Straus. Children in the United States who were spanked had lower IQs -- by 2.8 to 5 points -- than those who were not spanked, Straus found. Straus studied 806 children ages 2 to 4 and 704 ages 5 to 9. Both groups were retested four years later. How often parents spanked influenced IQ score. "The more spanking, the slower the development of the child's mental ability," Straus said in a news relea... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146100 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:47:00 +0100 3146100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879561&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fstand-up-for-breastfeeding.html So, I just received an email from momsrising.org, as usual they sent me something I am interested in. This time it relates directly to breastfeeding. The statistics they included just reminded me of why we must support women with breastfeeding their babies. The health and future of our children depends upon it. I have included a snippet of their email below:Every major national and international medical authority recommends that infants are fed exclusively breast milk until they are at least 6 months old. Right now, only 12% of mothers in the U.S. are exclusively breastfeeding by the time their babies are six months old. This is often due to the fact that many workplace structures make continuing to breastfeed nearly impossible. We need common-sense workplace policies to ensure that moms w... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879561 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:26:00 +0100 2879561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879566&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fbabies-born-almost-full-term-may-face.html Thinking your baby is full term at 37 weeks, ready for your little one to come meet the world . . .Scheduling a C-Section or inducing their arrival . . . you might want to think again!According to a new study published in this month's Pediatrics Journal Babies born up to a month early have been recently referred to as "near-term" infants, but recent studies have shown that they may develop problems shortly after birth that are similar to those affecting babies who have been born very premature, though not nearly as severe. These include breathing difficulties, problems regulating body temperature and jaundice.Those problems usually require newborns to remain hospitalized for several days. The new study involved only late term babies born early, sent home within three days of birth, who wer... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879566 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:04:00 +0100 2879566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879571&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ffree-infant-massage-classes-for.html Check out all of our FREE Infant Massage Classes and join one today! Share your nurturing touch with your little, have a great time and meet other parents!View the full listing here: http://www.liddlekidzblog.com/2008/02/free-infant-massage-classes-for.html (Source: Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog) Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879571 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:11:00 +0100 2879571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879573&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fget-ready-cimts-theres-baby-boomlet.html Certified Infant Massage Teachers it’s time to get ready for all the babies! It appears that America is having another Baby Boomlet.Reported by USA Today, a record number of babies were born in the USA in 2007, according to early federal data released Wednesday that some demographers say could signal an impending baby "boomlet." The 4,315,000 births in 2007, reported as "provisional" data by the National Center for Health Statistics, gives just a glimpse of what's ahead in the nursery.The number of births in the United States in 2007 set a record: 4,315,000, according to preliminary statistics from National Center for Health Statistics. It's part of trend of rising births in recent years.The last time the number was this high was in 1957, in the middle of the baby boom years; about 78 mi... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879573 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:57:00 +0100 2879573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879576&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fliddle-kidz-north-american-tuch-tour.html (FYI: No Baby Dolls were harmed during the taking of this infant massage teacher graduation photo)Well here at Liddle Kidz we have been on a whirlwind since we left Los Angeles, and I know you’ve been asking for an update, so it goes. Here’s a little blow-by-blow of what we've been up too.Well we started off with a fantastic Certified Infant Massage Teacher Training in Los Angeles at ‘Creative Seeds’. What a welcoming creative space to host our group. And a wonderful group it was – turning out brand new infant massage teachers from all over Southern California & Arizona.After L.A., it was off to the bright lights of San Francisco. Here we were welcomed by ‘It’s Yoga Kids’ located right inside the Lombard Gates of the Presidio. If you haven’t been there, the Presidio i... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879576 Wed, 14 May 2008 19:32:00 +0100 2879576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879577&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F02%2Ffree-infant-massage-classes-for.html For Parents/Caregivers and their Babies!Parents/caregivers with their babies, age 3 weeks to crawling, are invited to learn infant massage for free during our Infant Massage Teacher Certification courses.* Space is very limited *To Register – RSVP RequiredFind a class & date below – send an email to the email address for the classRSVP: Send an email with your name, infant’s name and age, days attending (you may attend one day or all days, all days is preferred) and phone number.SUPPLIES: You will need to bring a blanket & a pillow and your baby’s usual supplies.In this class only You will be touching your baby. Demonstrations will be done using dolls.Please allow a few extra minutes to find parking and arrive in the training space on time.East Rutherford, NJMarch 25 & 2... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879577 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:04:00 +0100 2879577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879579&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fi-loved-this-class.html "I loved this class!!! Every aspect was right on and so much fun. I highly recommend Tina's class to everyone interested in relationships, babies, massage and communication building." Sheridan Ross, LMT | Licensed Massage Therapist | Labor Doula | Lactation ConsultantThanks, Sheridan! I am so happy you took part in the course, and are now actively teaching infant massage to families.If you're interested in learning massage to teach to families - just like Sheridan - check out our new course schedule on LiddleKidz.com - we're probably coming to a city near you. Don't see a city near you listed, contact us to let us know you'd like us to come your way! (Source: Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog) Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879579 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:51:00 +0100 2879579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879580&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fteach-infant-massage-get-certified.html Okay so what can I say - I've been a little busy lately. There are new infant massage teacher training dates on the Liddle Kidz site (www.LiddleKidz.com). If you've been thinking about becoming an infant massage teacher and didn't know when, where or how - now here's some fun choices. Just added - new dates in San Francisco {California} (quick hop from Los Angeles), Boulder {Colorado} Dallas {Texas} & Seattle {Washington}. If you would like a training in your area, but don't see a date listed, get in touch with Tina, and let's get an infant massage training set up near you!Remember Kidz Rock™! Let's all do our part to make them feel loved! (Source: Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog) Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879580 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:23:00 +0100 2879580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879582&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fcolic-your-questions-answered.html By Tina Allen, LMT,CPMMT,CPMT, CIMTWhat is Colic?Websters Dictionary defines Colic as: Paroxysms of pain. This condition usually occurs in the abdominal region but may occur in other body regions as well.(Paroxysms - . A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing".)But really that doesn’t answer your question. In terms of babies, we know that colic causes babies to cry and cry, much more than other babies who are not suffering from colic.What are signs of Colic?When babies with colic cry, they may draw their arms and legs in tight toward their bodies and appear to be in pain. Or other times they stretch out their arms and legs and stiffen, then draw up tight again. You may notice that baby’s face turns bright red from excessive crying.Babies are diagnose... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879582 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:03:00 +0100 2879582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879583&cid=t_296616_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fhow-can-i-help-my-baby-stop-crying.html By Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMTDo you ever wonder what makes a baby cry?As crying is one of the few ways babies have ofcommunicating their needs to us, they cry about almostanything. They have a special cry when they are hungry, feelpain, have anxiety and are over stimulated. Even when theyhave gas, are exhausted, scared or frustrated, babies fussand cry. It must be frustrating and stressful when they aredoing their best to communicate to us and we don’tunderstand.Stressful not just for babies but also for parents, who bynature want to respond with action. But, how can we respondappropriately?To begin, feed your baby on demand, yes on demand.When you’re hungry, how do you feel? Would eating change your mood?Then feed your baby when they are hungry. Feeding on demand does notcreat... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879583 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:27:00 +0100 2879583