Learning Infant Massage is easy and fun!
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Learning Infant Massage is easy and fun! *
A gentle, meaningful way to connect with Baby
from the very beginning
Infant Massage for New Parents
💛 Why Infant Massage Matters in the Early Months
Touch is Baby’s first and most developed sense. Long before Baby understands language or routines, their brain and nervous system respond to how they are held, soothed, and touched. Gentle, predictable touch helps Baby feel safe while supporting early regulation and connection.
For new parents, infant massage provides a calm, intentional way to learn Baby’s cues and rhythms. These quiet moments of connection can reduce stress for both Baby and parent while strengthening the early bond that supports emotional and developmental growth.
❤️ The Benefits of Infant Massage for Baby
There are so many benefits from including infant massage in your daily routine with Baby:
✅ Better relaxation in the body
✅ Improved comfort around digestion
✅ More restful sleep patterns
✅ Better body awareness and sensory input
✅ Stronger sense of safety and trust
These benefits work together to support Baby’s comfort, calm, and connection in daily life. Even a few minutes of gentle touch can help Baby feel more relaxed, supported, and secure throughout the day.
❤️ The Benefits of Infant Massage for Parents
Parents who give massages actually benefit as well from providing nurturing touch:
✅ More calm moments during the day
✅ Greater confidence in caring for Baby
✅ Easier bedtime and daily routines
✅ Stronger emotional connection with Baby
✅ Less stress and more enjoyment in caregiving
Together, these benefits help parents feel more grounded, capable, and connected in daily life with Baby. Infant massage offers a simple way to slow down, tune in, and respond with confidence, even on busy or overwhelming days. Over time, these calm moments support a more relaxed caregiving experience and help parents feel supported in the important role they are already doing so well.
Designed for Real Life With a New Baby
Infant massage is not about doing things perfectly. It is about slowing down, observing Baby, and responding with care. Sessions can be short and flexible, guided by Baby’s comfort and cues.
Parents can use infant massage:
After bath time
During calm play moments
As part of a bedtime routine
To reconnect after a busy day
Even a few minutes of gentle touch can make a meaningful difference.
Learn Infant Massage Through Best Beginnings
The Best Beginnings Infant Massage and Movement Program teaches parents how to safely and confidently massage and move Baby at home. The program is designed to be easy to follow, research-informed, and supportive for families in the early months and beyond.
Parents learn:
Gentle infant massage techniques
How to read Baby’s cues
How touch supports early development
How to build calm, connected routines
This program supports parents in feeling capable, confident, and connected as they care for Baby.
Ready to Learn More?
Discover how gentle touch can support Baby’s early development and help you feel more confident in daily care.
Here’s a Sneak Peek to the Program
Infant Massage Stroke - Down The Leg
Bonus Movement Section - Do the Dip
The Program Includes:
Infant massage stroke sheets that include pictures to help beginners remember the strokes
A condensed two-page infant massage stroke sheet for confident parents
A guide to help you remember fun movements to add to play time
A one-page summary of songs you can sing to Baby
A Geeky Bonus Summary of all the ways this program will ultimately help Baby to integrate their primitive reflexes
✨ Start Today
Parents love how these moments of touch and rhythm turn fussy times into calm, confident connection. Each stroke helps Baby’s body relax, improves sleep and digestion, and builds emotional trust that lasts a lifetime.
Give yourself—and Baby—the confidence that comes from understanding their needs through touch and play.
✨ Enroll Now to begin your Best Beginnings journey and see how gentle movement and massage can help Baby thrive.
🌼 About Best Beginnings
Created by Dr. Melanie Beingessner, pediatric chiropractor and certified infant massage instructor, the Best Beginnings Program brings together decades of experience in child development, primitive reflex integration, and family wellness.
Our goal is simple: to help parents and caregivers give Baby the best possible start in life — through calm, touch, and play.