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Amby Baby Motion Bed, 183 • A • American Massage Therapy abdominal massage Association, 248 cautions, 54 amino acid, 24 constipation relief, 181 Anderson, Gary (Children with five-minute massage, 175 HIV/AIDS ), 238 I Love You stroke, 75–76 Ankles Away technique, 68–69, 112 Let’s Go sequence, 166, 167 ANS (autonomic nervous overview, 72 system), 23 Sleeper sequence, 164 anterior fontanel, 88 Sun and Moon technique, 74–75 antibiotics, 100 Thumbs to Sides technique, 73–74 apathy, 9 Water Wheel technique, 72–73 Apgar test, 139 acupuncture, 100, 213 arched back, 24 addiction, 219–228 Are You My Mother? adhesion, 13 (Eastman, P.D.), 150 adopted baby, 201–204, 206, 216 Arm Cross stretch, 243–244 adrenaline, 23–24 arm massage African massage, 243 “C” Stroke, 81–82 ailment. See also specific ailments five-minute massage, 175 abdominal massage, 72 Little Sleeper sequence, 164–165 benefits of massage, 16–17 overview, 81 chest massage, 77 Sleeper sequence, 164 Down syndrome complications, Thumb Circles technique, 83 210, 211 aromatherapy, 53, 56 endorphins, 18 ascending colon, 72 injured baby, 55 Asian culture, 17 airplane, 176 Associated Bodywork & Massage alcohol, 36, 214, 219–228 Professionals, 249 alertness, 27–28, 141 asthma, 184–186 All You Need IsCOPYRIGHTED Love: Beatles Songs athetoid MATERIAL cerebral palsy, 211 for Kids (music CD), 149 attachment. See also bonding allergy developmental delays, 207 asthma causes, 184 drug-addicted baby, 221 breastfeeding benefits, 142 fetal alcohol syndrome, 225 colic causes, 182 overview, 199–200 oil, 51 patterns, 200–201 Alternating Thumbs technique, quality, 201 112–113 reactive attachment disorder, 205–206 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 252

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attachment parenting premature baby, 137 benefits, 10 raking, 125–126 overview, 9 Sacral Stroke, 124–125 sibling rivalry, 217 shoulders, 126–127 tools, 9 Sleeper sequence, 164 attention Small Circles technique, 122–123 older infants, 145–146 Swooping technique, 121–122 overview, 14–15 bathing trust, 21 newborn guidelines, 169–171 attunement, 32 older infant guidelines, 171–172 autism, 214 overview, 168 autonomic nervous system safety, 169 (ANS), 23 skin problems, 196, 197 awareness, 14–15 Batshaw, Mark L. (When Your Child Ayurvedic Massage: Traditional Has a Disability: The Complete Indian Techniques for Sourcebook of Daily and Balancing Body and Mind Medical Care), 236 (Johari, Harish), 242 Beauty and the Beast: Original ayurvedic philosophy, 241–242 Motion Picture Soundtrack AZT (medication), 229, 232 (music CD), 149 bed, 50 • B • belly. See abdominal massage Big Circles technique, 96–99 babbling, 146 biting, 187, 188 baby. See infant blanket, 34–35, 134, 167 Baby Bjorn (front carrier), 120 blood test, 139 baby oil, 51 body language, 39, 42 baby wearing, 15, 120 bonding. See also attachment baby wipe warmer, 173 adopted baby, 201–204 babysitter, 42 attachment parenting, 9–11 Back and Forth technique, 119–120 baby wearing, 15 back, arched, 24 benefits of massage, 19–21 back massage depression, 27 Back and Forth technique, 119–120 fathers, 12 buttocks, 112–116 hormone, 20 congestion relief, 190–191 hospital stay, 19–20, 34, 136 feet, 108 importance of touch, 8–11 five-minute massage, 175–176 kangaroo care, 136 legs, 108–112 oil application steps, 56 Let’s Go sequence, 166, 167 overview, 19–20 Long Effleurage Stroke, 118–119 premature baby, 133, 134 neck, 126–127 siblings, 151 overstimulation, 118 tips, 20 overview, 107–108 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 253

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books addiction topics, 236–237 • C • children’s, 149–150 “C” Stroke, 81–82 HIV and AIDS, 238 Caesarean delivery, 8, 230 boredom, 39–40 car seat, 171 boundaries, 154–155 car travel, 176 brain development, 28–29 central nervous system, breast cancer, 142 224, 226–227 breastfeeding cerebral palsy (CP), 211–213 adopted baby, 202 cervical spine, 116 asthma, 185 changing table, 172–174 during bath, 170 cheeks, 91–92 benefits, 142 chest congestion, 189–191, 211 cold prevention, 191 chest massage constipation, 180 Butterfly Stroke, 79–80 gas, 72 five-minute massage, 175 HIV-infected mother, 230 Heart Stroke, 77–78 massage benefits, 20 Let’s Go sequence, 166, 167 massage incorporation, 141–143 Open Book Stroke, 78–79 past view of, 8 overview, 76 premature baby, 134, 142 childbirth resources, 202 baby wearing, 15 SIDS prevention, 167 drugs, 221 skin problems, 196 importance of touch, 8–9 teething, 188 natural delivery, 139 Breastfeeding For Dummies routine tests, 139 (Perkins, Sharon and Children With AIDS Project of Vannais, Carol), 72 America (nonprofit breathing organization), 237 asthma, 184–186 Children with HIV/AIDS (Anderson, chest massage, 76 Gary, Ryan, Constance, co-sleeping, 36 Taylor-Brown, Susan, and crying baby, 16 White-Gray, Myra), 238 grounding technique, 141 Chinese medicine intention, 15 foot massage, 69 massage preparation, 47–48 hand containment, 135 stress, 25, 184 immune system, 29 broken bone, 55 Chinny Chin Chin technique, Brown, Margaret Wise (Goodnight 102–104 Moon), 150 chiropractic care, 100, 124 Butterfly Stroke, 79–80 chromosomal abnormality, 208–209 buttocks, 112–116, 137 Circling the Eyes technique, 93–94 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 254

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Circular Palmer technique, 113–114 crying baby. See also colicky baby circulation breathing techniques, 16 goal of massage, 13 compassion of parent, 30 Kneading Dough technique, 65 emotional development, 35, 37 premature baby, 15 first massage, 56 classical music, 51 meaning of cries, 37 clothing overstimulation signs, 54 baby with Down syndrome, 211 signs of stress, 24 bathing tips, 169, 171 spoiled child, 10–11 diaper change massage, 173 culture, 204 massage preparation, 55–56 cupping, 213 massaging through, 35 curiosity, 148 overstimulation, 140 cytomegalovirus (CMV), 231 skin problems, 197 CMV (cytomegalovirus), 231 • D • cocaine-exposed baby, 12 cold, 189–190 depression, 12, 26–27 colicky baby. See also crying baby descending colon, 72, 75 benefits of massage, 16 detachment, 9, 14 cause of colic, 182 development. See infant Chinese massage, 242 development compassion of parent, 30 diaper endorphins, 18 change, 161, 172–174 onset of colic, 37 massage preparation, 55–56 overview, 181–182 diaphragmatic breathing, 26 stress, 184 diffuser, 53 techniques for relief, 182–183 digestion colon, 72–76 abdominal massage, 72 communication, 21, 134, 215 benefits of massage, 28 complementary therapy, 234. See effects of stress, 28 also specific types solid foods, 180 confidence, 21–22 timing of massage, 54 congestion, 189–191, 211 The Discipline Book: How to Have consistency, 154, 233 a Better-Behaved Child from constipation, 179–181, 213 Birth to Age Ten (Sears, William contractures, 213 and Sears, Martha), 156 corrected age, 138 Do It Now Foundation (nonprofit cortisol, 23–24 organization), 236 co-sleeping, 36, 167, 203 Dolphin Stroke, 56–59 CP (cerebral palsy), 211–213 Down syndrome, 208–211 cradle cap, 197–198 drooling, 187 CranioSacral Therapy, 213 drug-addicted baby, 219–228, crawling, 41, 146 235–237 crib, 36 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 255

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• E • • F • ear infection, 100 facial massage Ear Stroke, 101–102 Big Circles technique, 96–99 Ears to Chin technique, 88–89 cautions, 87–88 Eastman, P.D. (Are You My Chinny Chin Chin technique, Mother?), 150 102–104 eczema, 196–197 Circling the Eyes technique, 93–94 effleurage stroke congestion relief, 191 Alternating Hands technique, 81 Ear Stroke, 101–102 definition, 12 Ears to Chin technique, 88–89 fetal alcohol syndrome, 227 fetal alcohol syndrome, 227 Long Effleurage Stroke, 118–119 Open Book Stroke, 94–96 Taffy Pull, 64 Sleeper sequence, 164 Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Small Circles technique, 89–90 Foundation, 238 Smile Stroke, 91–92 emotional development Tapping the Jaw Line, 90–91 attunement, 32 Temple Stroke, 99, 101 fussy baby, 34, 37 failure to thrive syndrome, 138 hospital stay, 34 faith, 17 overstimulation, 32–33 Families Anonymous (substance person permanence, 41 abuse recovery program), 236 play, 38, 39–40 family, 27, 150–152 relationship building, 38 FAS Family Resource Institute, 236 schedule, 33–34, 36–37 FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome) touch, 35 caregiver support, 227–228 endorphin, 18, 139 cause, 224 energy medicine, 3 massage techniques, 226–227 epidural, 8, 221 overview, 223 essential oil, 53, 191 resources, 235–237 eucalyptus oil, 191 symptoms, 224–225 Eustachian tube, 100 treatment, 225 expressions, 39 fascia, 13 eye contact father benefits, 21 benefits of massage, 22 drug-addicted baby, 223 bonding, 12 overstimulation, 54 exercise video, 250 premature baby, 137 fetal alcohol syndrome readiness cues, 46 support, 228 eye ointment, 139 frustration with colicky baby, 184 eyes, 93–94, 224 high need baby tips, 195 kangaroo care, 136 postpartum depression, 27 resources for support, 35 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 256

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fatigue, 143 overview, 192 fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). signs of stress, 24 See FAS tips for soothing, 193 fever, 55, 187 The Fussy Baby Book: Parenting fight or flight response, 23–24 Your High-Need Child from finger stroking, 84–85, 115–116 Birth to Age Five (Sears, William finishing stroke, 58–59, 70 and Sears, Martha), 35 The Firelight Foundation (nonprofit organization), 237 • G • fireplace, 185 five-minute massage, 175–176 games, 150 flexibility, 107 gas, 72–76 floor, 50 gastroesophageal reflux disease flu, 189–190 (GERD), 182 folic acid, 209 gluteus maximi, 112–116 fontanel, 87–88 Goodnight Moon (Brown, Margaret foot massage Wise), 150 Ankles Away technique, 68–69 Gookin, Dan (Parenting For Chinese medicine, 69 Dummies), 31 Let’s Go sequence, 165, 166 Gookin, Sandra Harding (Parenting overview, 63–64 For Dummies), 31 This Little Piggy technique, 69–70 grounded baby, 141 football hold, 183 forehead, 94–101 • H • formula feeding constipation, 180 Hale House (nonprofit digestion, 72 organization), 222 feeding schedule, 141 hamstring, 108 HIV-infected mother, 230 hand containment, 135 past views, 8 hand massage foster child, 204–205, 206 Alternating Hands technique, 81 Foundation for Healthy Living cautions, 84 (massage resources), 248 finger stroking, 84–85 Free to Be . . . You and Me five-minute massage, 175 (music CD), 149 hand stroking, 84 friction, 12, 13 overview, 81, 83–84 front carrier, 120 hand washing, 235 frustration, 39, 184 The Handbook of Chinese Massage fussy baby Massage: Tui Na Techniques cause, 192 to Awaken Body and Mind Chinese massage, 242 (Mercati, Maria), 243 compassion of parent, 30 Hanlon, Grace M. (Successfully emotional development, 34–35 Parenting Your Baby with Special first massage, 56 Needs: Early Intervention for overstimulation signs, 54 Ages Birth to Three), 237 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 257

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hara, 48–49 hungry baby, 54 hatching, 39 Hyland’s teething tablets, 189 headache, 233 hypertonia, 208 head-banging, 214–215 hypotonia, 208 health problem. See also specific problems • I • abdominal massage, 72 benefits of massage, 16–17 I Love You stroke, 75–76 chest massage, 77 illness. See ailment Down syndrome complications, immune system 210, 211 benefits of massage, 29 endorphins, 18 breastfeeding benefits, 142 injured baby, 55 Chinese medicine, 29 hearing loss, 100 essential oils, 53 hearing screening test, 139 HIV-infected baby, 231 Heart Stroke, 77–78 incubator, 133, 134, 135 High Contact Massage, 195 independence, 10 high need baby, 194–195 Indian culture, 11, 241–242 HIV and AIDS in Mothers and infant. See also newborn baby Babies: A Guide to Counseling adoption, 202–203 (Sherr, Lorraine), 238 attention while massaging, HIV-exposed baby 145–146 benefits of massage, 12 bathing tips, 171–172 complementary therapies, 234 benefits of massage, 16 massage techniques, 232–234 diaper change, 174 medical tests, 230–231 knowledge about, 22 overview, 228 massage opportunities, 146–147 resources, 237–238 naps, 163 symptoms, 231–232 overview, 145 transmission prevention, 228–230 readiness cues, 46 universal precautions, 234–235 rhymes, 147–148 holding baby, 15, 30, 35 infant development. See also holistic practice, 16–17 specific types homeopathic remedy, 189 benefits of massage, 27–30 homeostasis, 13 delays, 206–216 homocysteine, 209 failure to thrive syndrome, 138 hospital overview, 31–32 bonding, 19–20, 34, 136 6 months to 1 year, 41–43, 146 newborn baby, 138–140 sleep, 162 premature baby, 133–136 solid foods, 180 rooming in, 140 spine, 116 routine tests, 139 stages, 33 humidifier, 196, 197 3 to 6 months, 38–40 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 258

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infant massage benefits ailments, 16–17 • J • bonding, 19–21 Japanese massage, 243 depression, 12, 26–27 jaw massage, 88–91 developmental delays, 207–208 jewelry, 50 drug-addicted baby, 221 Johari, Harish (Ayurvedic Massage: fathers, 22 Traditional Indian Techniques for newborn development, Balancing Body and Mind ), 242 16, 27–30 joint motion, 12 parental skills, 21–22 premature baby, 15 research findings, 12 • K • stressed baby, 17, 22–26 kangaroo care, 135–136 toddler, 16 karotype, 209 Infant Massage (McClure, Kiehl’s Baby Nurturing Cream for Vimala), 11 Face and Body, 197 infant massage preparation kiss, 153 first massage, 55–59 Kneading Dough technique, location of massage, 49–50 65–66, 110 mood, 45–46, 51–53 oil selection, 50–51 safety, 50 • L • stress, 45–46 La Leche League (breastfeeding timing, 49, 54–55 resource), 202 infant swing, 183 lactic acid, 13 influenza, 190 Large Bottom Stroke, 114–115 injury, 55 Lather, Patricia Ann (Troubling the insecurely attached baby, 201 Angels: Women Living with insecurity, 22 HIV/AIDS ), 238 Institute for Attachment & Child lavender, 53 Development, 206 laziness, 9 intention, 14–15, 46 Leg Cross stretch, 244–245 interdependence, 10 leg massage international adoption, 203–204 Ankles Away technique, 68–69, 112 International Association of Infant backs of legs, 108–112 Massage, 11, 249 five-minute massage, 175 International Chiropractic Pediatric Kneading Dough technique, Association, 124 65–66, 110 International Loving Touch Let’s Go sequence, 165–166 Foundation, 249 Little Sleeper sequence, 164–165 intuition, 9, 55 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 259

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overview, 63–64 Mind/Body Institute (nonprofit premature baby, 137 organization), 238 raking, 70–71 mirror, 147 safety, 110 mixed cerebral palsy, 212 Sleeper sequence, 164 mood, 45–46, 51–53 Squeeze and Twist technique, mother 66–67 alcoholism, 224 Taffy Pull technique, 64–65, 110 benefits of massage, 134 Thumb Circles technique, drug addiction, 220–221 67–68, 110 fetal alcohol syndrome let-down reflex, 20 support, 228 Let’s Go sequence, 165–167 frustration with colicky baby, 184 lighting, 34, 56, 137 high need baby tips, 195 Ling, Per Henrik (Father of HIV-infected, 228–230 Massage), 11 kangaroo care, 136 Little Forest (skin care product resources for support, 35 retailer), 248 The Mother’s Survival Guide to Little Sleeper sequence, 164–165 Recovery: All About Alcohol, Long Effleurage Stroke, 118–119 Drugs & Babies (Tanner, Long Stroke, 126–127 Laurie), 237 lotion, 197 motor development, 40, 41–42 low viral load, 230 mouthing, 147 lullaby music, 52 MR (mental retardation), 213–216 lymph fluid, 13 muscle tone, 208–216 music • M • head-banging remedy, 215 massage preparation, 51–52, 56 massage. See specific types toddler massage, 149 mattress, 36 myelin sheath, 28–29 McClure, Vimala (Infant myelinization, 28–29 Massage), 11 mediator, 184 • N • medication, 36, 229, 232–233 mental retardation (MR), 213–216 Najavits, Lisa M. (A Woman’s Mercati, Maria (The Handbook of Addiction Workbook: Your Chinese Massage: Tui Na Guide to In-Depth Healing), 237 Techniques to Awaken Body nap, 161–168 and Mind ), 243 National Dissemination Center for meridians, 69, 213 Children with Disabilities, 235 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 260

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National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome • O • (NOFAS), 228 oil National SIDS/Infant Death application steps, 56 Resource Center, 167 premature baby, 137 National Toxicology Program Center safety tips, 50 for the Evaluation of Risks to scalp massage, 197–198 Human Reproduction, 236 selection, 50–51 Natural Family Living: The Mother skin problems, 196 Magazine Guide to Parenting older baby. See infant (O’Mara, Peggy), 156 O’Mara, Peggy (Natural Family neck, 104–106, 126–127 Living: The Mother Magazine neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Guide to Parenting), 156 133, 221 Open Book Stroke, 78–79, 94–96 neurological development, 28–29 organized baby, 135 newborn baby. See also infant; orphanage, 204 premature baby overstimulation adoption, 201–202 back massage, 118 bathing tips, 169–170 clothing, 140 benefits of massage, 16, 27–30 drug-addicted baby, 222 diaper change, 172–174 emotional development, 32–33 hospital stay, 138–140 overview, 54–55 increased massage techniques, 143 parent’s response, 56 massage schedule, 140–141 premature baby, 136, 137–138 naps, 162 Squeeze and Twist technique, 66 NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), stroke combinations, 71 133, 221 Thumb Circles technique, 67 The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle tips for avoiding, 160–161 Ways to Help Your Baby oxycodone, 220 Sleep Through the Night oxytocin, 20, 139 (Pantley, Elizabeth), 162 NOFAS (National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), 228 • P • noise, 33, 34 painkiller, 18 nonverbal communication, 21 Pantley, Elizabeth (The No-Cry nursery rhyme, 52, 147, 149 Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways nursing. See breastfeeding to Help Your Baby Sleep nurturing touch program, 133, 136 Through the Night), 162 Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for parasympathetic nervous system, Treatment (Romeyn, Mary), 238 23, 24 nutrition therapy, 234 parent. See father; mother 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 261

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Parenting For Dummies bonding, 133, 134 (Gookin, Sandra Harding breastfeeding, 134, 142 and Gookin, Dan), 31 eye contact, 137 parenting skills hospital contact, 133–136 massage benefits, 21–22 increased massage perfection, 39 techniques, 143 toddler, 152–154 leg massage, 137 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) muscle tone, 208 test, 230–231 overstimulation, 136, 137–138 peppermint oil, 191 overview, 131 peristalsis, 28 special care needs, 133 Perkins, Sharon (Breastfeeding stress, 132 For Dummies), 72 tips for successful home massage, person permanence, 41 136–138 Peter, Paul, & Mommy prenatal massage, 14 (music CD), 149 preparation, infant massage petrissage stroke, 12, 65, 226 first massage, 55–59 physical therapy, 212 location of massage, 49–50 placenta previa, 132 mood, 45–46, 51–53 play, 38, 39–40 oil selection, 50–51 pollen, 184 safety, 50 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) stress, 45–46 test, 230–231 timing, 49, 54–55 positive authority, 155–156 pressure posterior fontanel, 88 amount, 47 postpartum depression, 12, 26–27 Thumbs to Sides technique, 74 posture tickling, 64 massage benefits, 116 Water Wheel technique, 73 massage preparation, 48–49 preventative medicine, 17 sitting, 245–246 power struggle, 153, 154, 163 • R • preeclampsia, 132 pregnancy Raking technique, 70–71, 125–126 history, 7 rash, 196–197 HIV-infected mother, 228–230 reactive attachment disorder, prenatal massage, 14 205–206 risks of premature labor, 132 readiness cues, 46 premature baby. See also newborn reading, 149–150 baby reflection, 147 back massage, 137 reflexology, 69 benefits of massage, 12, 15, 133–134 relationship building, 38 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 262

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relaxation injured limbs, 55 consistency of massage, 25 leg massage, 110 nonverbal communication, 21 massage preparation, 50 response, 26, 47–48 neck massage, 105 respect, 152 oil, 50 restaurant, 176 sibling massage, 151 ritual, 174–175 spine, 116 rivalry, sibling, 217 scalp massage, 197–198 rocking baby, 13, 30 schedule Romeyn, Mary (Nutrition and HIV: A bathing, 168–172 New Model for Treatment), 238 diaper change, 172–174 rooming in, 140 emotional development, 33–34, routine 36–37 bathing, 168–172 fetal alcohol syndrome, 226 diaper change, 172–174 five-minute massage, 175–176 emotional development, 33–34, increased massage, 143 36–37 massage location, 176 fetal alcohol syndrome, 226 massage preparation tips, 49 five-minute massage, 175–176 massage time selection, 159–160 increased massage, 143 nap, 161–168 massage location, 176 newborn’s routine, 140–141 massage preparation tips, 49 rituals, 174–175 massage time selection, 159–160 scooping, 105–106 nap, 161–168 Sears, Martha and William newborn’s routine, 140–141 The Discipline Book: How to Have rituals, 174–175 a Better-Behaved Child from rubber bulb syringe, 191 Birth to Age Ten, 156 rules, 154–155 The Fussy Baby Book: Parenting runner’s high, 18 Your High-Need Child from Birth Ryan, Constance (Children with to Age Five, 35 HIV/AIDS ), 238 Web site, 248 seborrhea, 197 • S • securely attached baby, 200–201 seizure, 212 Sacral Stroke, 124–125 self-soothing skills, 30, 206 sacrum, 116, 124–125 Sendak, Maurice (Where the Wild safety Things Are), 150 allergic reaction, 51 sensory awareness, 29 bathing, 169, 170 separation anxiety, 41, 42–43 co-sleeping, 36 separation individuation, 39, 40 eyes, 93–94 sexual abuse, 153 facial massage, 87–88 shaken baby, 184 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 263

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shaking, 25 smile, 38, 168 shampoo, 169, 196 Smile Stroke, 91–92 Sherr, Lorraine (HIV and AIDS in Smithies, Chris (Troubling the Mothers and Babies: A Guide Angels: Women Living with to Counseling), 238 HIV/AIDS ), 238 Shiatsu massage, 243 smoking, 185 shoulder massage soap, 169, 170, 196 headache relief, 233 social development, 38–39 Let’s Go technique, 166, 167 soft spot, 87–88 Long Stroke, 126–127 soft tissue, 13 overview, 76 solar plexus, 48–49 siblings, 151, 216–217 solid food, 180 side effects, 232–233 sound machine, 52 SIDS (sudden infant death spastic cerebral palsy, 211 syndrome), 36, 167 speech therapy, 212 sign language, 215 spine, 116–117, 124 Singable Songs for the Very Young spit up, 54, 72, 180 (music CD), 149 spoiled children, 10–11 singing spondylolisthesis, 120 bonding with premature baby, 134 Squeeze and Twist technique, massage preparation, 52 66–67 toddler massage, 147–148, 149 standing, 107 sinus congestion, 189–191, 211 startle response, 24 sitting posture, 48, 245–246 stomach. See abdominal massage skin problems, 196–198, 211 stress sleep asthma, 185 adopted infant, 203, 204 benefits of massage, 17, 22–26 co-sleeping tips, 36, 167 breathing, 25, 184–185 cycles, 162 cause, 23–24 gentle waking techniques, 168 colicky baby, 184 high need baby, 194 digestive problems, 28 infant development, 162 effects, 24 naps, 161–168 endorphins, 18 SIDS prevention, 167 exercise for parents, 25–26 signs of sleepiness, 163 infant massage preparation, 45–46 Taffy Pull technique, 64 management tips, 30 toddler, 150 overview, 22–23 Sleeper sequence, 164 premature baby, 132 sling, 15, 120, 183 symptoms, 24–25 slouching, 116 stretching, 243–245 Small Circles technique stroke, 12–13, 71. See also specific back massage, 122–123 types facial massage, 89–90, 104–105 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 264

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subluxation, 124 thumb-sucking, 30 Successfully Parenting Your Baby tickling, 64 with Special Needs: Early time Intervention for Ages Birth to knowledge of baby, 22 Three (Hanlon, Grace M.), 237 massage preparation, 49 sudden infant death syndrome quality versus quantity, 7–8 (SIDS), 36, 167 toddler Sun and Moon technique, 74–75 benefits of massage, 16 supermarket, 176 development, 148–149 support group, 35, 184, 228 discipline, 152–157 supported sitting, 245 massage tips, 148–150 swaddling, 34–35, 223 overview, 148 Swedish massage, 11–17 sleep, 150 swing, infant, 183 toe massage, 69–70 Swooping technique, 121–122 tolerance, 47 sympathetic nervous system, 23 touch benefits, 12 • T • bonding tips, 20 emotional development, 35 Taffy Pull technique, 64–65, 110 massage preparation, 46–47 Tafuri, Nancy (Will You Be My Friend? premature baby, 133–138 A Bunny and Bird Story), 150 sexual abuse, 153 Tanner, Laurie (The Mother’s Survival touch relaxation technique, 71 Guide to Recovery: All About Touch Research Institute (TRI), 12 Alcohol, Drugs & Babies), 237 towel, 197 tantrum, 156–157 toxic material, 13, 65 tapotement stroke, 12, 13 transcending colon, 72 Taylor-Brown, Susan (Children transferential object, 202 with HIV/AIDS ), 238 trapezius muscle, 79 tea tree oil, 53 TRI (Touch Research Institute), 12 teething trigger point, 13 breastfeeding, 188 Troubling the Angels: Women Living onset, 187 with HIV/AIDS (Lather, Patricia overview, 40, 186 Ann, and Smithies, Chris, 238 signs, 187 trust techniques for relief, 89–90, massage benefits, 20–21 188–189 sexual abuse education, 153 temper tantrum, 156–157 stress resilience, 30 Temple Stroke, 99, 101 toddler discipline, 155 This Little Piggy technique, 69–70 Tui Na massage (Chinese massage), thoracic spine, 116 242–243 Thumb Circles technique, 67–68, TV time, 152 83, 110 twitching, 25 Thumbs to Sides technique, 73–74 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 265

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fetal alcohol syndrome, 228 • U • Hale House, 222 umbilical cord, 169 HIV-exposed baby, 234, 238 uncorking the bottle technique, 75 massage associations, 248–249 universal precautions, 234–235 parental support, 35, 228 The Upledger Institute (CranioSacral reactive attachment disorder, 206 Therapy resource), 213 SIDS prevention, 167 uterus, 142 sign language, 215 skin products, 197, 248 teething relief, 189 • V • videos, 249 vacation, 152 yoga, 234 vaccination, 139 Wei Chi (immune system), 29 Vannais, Carol (Breastfeeding weight gain, 28, 134, 225 For Dummies), 72 Western culture, 11 vibration, 12 When Your Child Has a Disability: videos, 249–250 The Complete Sourcebook virus, 190 of Daily and Medical Care vitamin K shot, 139 (Batshaw, Mark L.), 236 vitamin therapy, 234 Where the Wild Things Are vomit, 54, 72 (Sendak, Maurice), 150 white noise, 52 White-Gray, Myra (Children • W • with HIV/AIDS ), 238 walking, 107 Will You Be My Friend? A Bunny and Water Wheel technique, 72–73 Bird Story (Tafuri, Nancy), 150 wearing baby, 15 withdrawal, drug, 220–221 Web sites A Woman’s Addiction Workbook: acupuncture resources, 213 Your Guide to In-Depth Healing basic resources, 247–248 (Najavits, Lisa M.), 237 Bill and Martha Sears, 248 wrist, 82, 83 breast milk storage, 134 breastfeeding tips, 202 • Y • children’s music, 52, 147–148 chiropractic care, 124 yoga, 234, 246, 250 CranioSacral Therapy, 213 Young Living Essential Oil essential oils, 53 (retailer), 53 24_578413 bindex.qxd 1/13/05 2:31 PM Page 266

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