There are many reasons to invest some time in baby massage.  Studies have shown that massage can have a calming influence on your baby.  Your baby may sleep better, grow better, have less stress in life, all from massage.  I find it is a wonderful bonding time with my baby.  If you would like to add this to your baby's learning experiences look for the following books.  I have also listed web sites with massage information.  Enjoy!

• Brighter Baby by Jay Gordon, M.D., and Brenda Adderly, M.H.A.
• Suzy Prudden's Exercise Program for Young Children: 4 weeks to 4 years by Suzy Prudden (There is a special section on massage included in this book.)
• Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents by Vimala McClure
• Baby Massage: The Calming Power of Touch by Dr. Alan Heath and Nicki Bainbridge
• Baby Massage: Soothing Strokes for Healthy Growth by Suzanne Reese
• Hands on Baby Massage by Michelle Kluck-Ebbin
• Baby Massage for Dummies by Joanne Bagshaw
  

• Baby Massage
• Infant Massage
  
• How to Massage a Baby
• Baby Massage: Stimulation and Relaxation