Touch is one of the most significant and nurturing early experiences your baby will have. Research has shown that these early experiences can affect many aspects of our lives. Nurturing touch has long-term benefits and can impact how we think, feel and relate to others and most importantly, how we value and care for ourselves. Infant massage greatly enhances the early bonding relationship between parents and caregivers and their babies by using gentle tactile stimulation along with loving verbal communication, a wonderful bonding experience is shared. Strokes can be either stimulating or relaxing, depending on your baby's needs and developmental level. Some of the benefits of infant massage include, relief of colic and wind, improved sleep patterns, build immunity, aid the bonding process and assist recovery from post-natal depression.