Massage is one of the methods of prevention of various diseases, deviations in the physical and psycho-emotional development of children from birth. Massage helps the child to increase the body's resistance to various infections. In particular, massage makes children less susceptible to colds and flu, helps to cope with increased excitability, nervous tension.
Massage is very important for children of the first year of life. When we talk about baby massage, we also mean various gymnastic exercises. Massage has a beneficial effect on digestive processes, is an effective means of preventing various disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
The huge role of massage for the child's central nervous system is due to the manual stimulation of the nerve receptors located on the skin, which, in turn, contributes to the elimination of sleep and speech problems.

Depending on the indications, there are different types of massage.
Therapeutic massage is prescribed for various diseases with the aim of alleviating symptoms and speeding up the baby's recovery. Therapeutic massage is prescribed from the age of 2-3 months. Massage is performed only on the doctor's prescription.
Corrective massage is a continuation of therapeutic massage. Corrective massage helps to consolidate the results of the treatment. Massage is performed only on the doctor's prescription.
Preventive massage contributes to the general strengthening of the child's body, helps to prevent various diseases. Both a specialist and a mother can give a baby a preventive massage.

Most often, massage is prescribed as a correction for various conditions, but do not forget that massage is indicated for healthy children as well. Carrying out preventive massage several times a year for up to 10 sessions contributes to the general strengthening of the child's body.