Summary
A MOTHER'S touch on her baby is an automatic expression of love - parents rub their children's heads to soothe them if they are hot, or rub their tummies if they are hurting. So baby massage is a natural extension of this and while still a relatively new skill to master in this country, in Guyana, where Aruna Dackombe's roots lie, it is an age-old practice.
"This is cultural. It has always been a big part of my life and basic, straightforward touch helps stimulate the children," she says. "We believe that it helps with digestion and the immune system, it helps to relax the child and it creates a bond between baby and parents.See the full content of this document
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Putting Your Baby in the Right Hands
"That might be putting it into modern-day language but it is good for the child - I see massage as a necessity, rather than a fad."
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