30/05/2026
Touch is one of the first ways a baby begins to organize their experience of the world.
In infant massage, sensory stimulation is not about adding more input, but about the quality of the interaction. It is not about increasing stimulation, but about observing how the baby integrates and responds to it.
Each baby has their own way of engaging with touch: some seek continuity, others move between openness and withdrawal, and some take time to observe before participating.
These differences are not something to correct, but expressions of a sensory system in development.
Massage can become a space where the baby experiences being an active part of the interaction, contributing to the rhythm and intensity of the experience.
