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About - Baby Bliss

About BabyBliss and Infant Massage

Nurturing caregivers have been providing Infant Massages since the beginning of time. As a passionate, certified professional I am eager to continue this practice and to help facilitate physical, emotional, and social benefits to all babies and parents.

There is ample evidence that Infant Massage was incorporated into daily routine for centuries in many cultures and countries around the globe.

Modern studies further support what is already known about this practice — Infant Massage is beneficial for both baby and parent and can provide physical, emotional, and social benefits to all babies.

Baby holding adult finger

Development

Regular massage for infants has been tied to enhanced motor development and language development. Skin sensitivity is a child’s earliest developmental function and massage helps to facilitate body awareness, sensory stimulation, and connection between neurons.

Infant Massage is also helpful for newborns that are premature or need additional support and has been shown to boost the immune system, improve blood circulation, balance respiration, and help with waste elimination.

Baby laying on back between legs

Interaction

Infant Massage can contribute to enhanced connection between the child and caregiver. The bonding during this quality time helps build both the baby’s and parent’s confidence by making the child feel loved, nurtured, and calm.

This is especially helpful for new fathers or mothers, or parents experiencing post partum depression/traumatic birth experience. Infant Massage also supports the development of feelings such as respect and empathy in the child.

Yawning baby with teddy bear

Relaxation

Infant Massage helps promote better sleep. It also is known to reduce cortisol, the stress hormone, and stimulates the production of Oxytocin, the hormone that reduces pain, releases stress, and enhances bonding.

In addition, Infant Massage can improve the baby's ability to calm itself (self-regulation) and lessen hyperactivity.

Infant sleeping on rug

Relief

Infant Massage can help ease an array of physical discomforts such as gas and colic symptoms or teething pains. It also helps with constipation, cramps, and muscular tension.

About Talli Korman

Talli Korman PhD., a former academia tourism development expert, was introduced to Infant Massage over 20-years-ago, when her children were born. Living in Europe at the time, Talli experienced firsthand how regular baby massages supported her children's development and growth.

Her passion for the effects and powers of Infant Massage drove her to pursue certification as an Infant Massage Instructor. Now a Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM) and a member of the International Association of Infant Massage, Talli is teaching the power of touch to fellow parents and families in the metro Atlanta area.

About The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM)

The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), headquartered in Sweden, emerged in Western culture during the early 1970's as the first association dedicated to Infant Massage education and training for parents, caregivers, and individuals.

The Association, founded by Mrs. Vimala McClure, earned a non-profit organization status in 1986 and has remained the pioneering leader in Infant Massage education ever since. With affiliate chapters in many countries around the world, the U.S. held the international office until 1992, when it was moved to Sweden and became an internationally established organization.

Although Infant Massage has existed in many cultures for centuries, IAIM founder Mrs. McClure was the first person to put together a professional program educating it and conveying its message in the western hemisphere. The program's theory, curriculum, and focus are unique, and have been carefully refined through research and practical experience since its introduction in 1976.

Infant Massage incorporates aspects of Indian and Swedish massage strokes combined with principals from reflexology and yoga.Vimala trained the first IAIM instructor in 1978, around the same time the first IAIM Instructor Handbook was published (Infant Massage, a Handbook for Loving Parents).

IAIM Mission Statement

The purpose of the International Association of Infant Massage is to promote nurturing touch and communication thought training, education and research so that parents, caregivers and children are loved, valued and respected throughout the world community.