About Kiddie Massage
What is it?
Kiddie Massage, also known as child massage or pediatric massage, is a gentle, nurturing form of therapy designed specifically forbabies, toddlers, and children. It adapts traditional massagetechniquesusing light, soothing strokes and rhythmic movementsto match a child’s comfort level and developmental stage. Sessions are shorter and always carried out in a safe, calming environment, often with parents involved to help the child feel relaxed and secure.
Who needs it?
Kiddie Massage is suitable for children of all ages:
- Infants (0–12 months) - Helps soothe fussiness, ease gas or colic, and improve sleep patterns.
- Toddlers and preschoolers - Encourages calmness, supports emotional balance, and improves focus.
- School-age children - Helps manage stress, growing pains, and restlessness.
- Children with special needs - When performed by a trained therapist, it can aid sensory regulation, muscle tone, and emotional grounding.
Benefits to your child
- Enhances relaxation and reduces stress
- Improves circulation, digestion, and muscle coordination
- Strengthens the immune system and supports healthy growth
- Promotes deeper, more restful sleep
- Builds emotional security and strengthens the parent-child bond
- Encourages body awareness and confidence