Research and Science
How A Simple Tummy Rub Can Change Babies’ Lives (BBC)
Baby massage has been practised in South Asia for centuries. Now scientists are discovering its life-saving potential.
The Brain-Boosting Secret Every Parent of a Baby Should Know.
The research finding in this article suggest that baby massage increases alertness, improves cognitive performance in both the short and long term!
Gently stroking babies 'provides pain relief' (BBC)
A study from University of Oxford and Liverpool John Moores University monitored the brain activity of 32 babies while they had blood tests. Half were stroked with a soft brush beforehand and they showed 40% less pain activity in their brain. Touch was shown to have analgesic potential without the risk of side-effects.