Baby Massage

Baby massage is beneficial for all infants but it is crucial for children with cerebral palsy. Spastic Cerebral Palsy makes the muscles very tight. In Jaden's case he was unable to open his hands, they were in a tight fists and he couldn't move his arm over his head. I did baby massage with him at least three times a day. It was a slow process but eventually his hands opened up and he became more flexible. Although this is an ongoing problem with children who have spastic cerebral palsy. 

      Contact your local Area Education Agency or your child's therapist  for instructional materials on how to perform baby massage. There is a right and a wrong way. Massaging also aids in helping your child becoming physically active later on. Infant Massage is a must for kids with all types of cerebral palsy and other brain injuries and you will see improvements.