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Infant massage

Gentle, caregiver-provided stroking of a baby’s body that may promote comfort and connection when performed safely.

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Touch and texture play baby

Touch and texture play baby

Why touch matters in infancy The tactile system processes information from the skin and helps the brain interpret pressure, movement across the skin, temperature, and physical contact. Touch is present from the earliest stages of life and remains an important source of information as babies learn where their bodies are, how they move, and how […]