fontanel of the skull. This is where the 3 bones of the skull join. By about 18 months old this is fused together and it is safe to massage this area.

Other than that the main consideration is that babies and children have a hard time sitting still. When it's your own children you may consider massaging them while hugging them close to you. Many children can actually handle more strong pressure than adults so just get a proper feel for the right pressure to use. Children are people too and pressure levels vary according to the individual.

Regular massage in children is very good and it can help to prevent Attention Deficit Disorder and other related problems as well as a whole host of other mental, physical and emotional problems. It also increases the bond between parents and their children.

When treating children in a professional situation it is best if their parents stay in the room while the child is being massaged. This helps to prevent any accusations of impropriety. In some cases however the presence of the parent may not allow the child to relax properly so it may be advisable to ask them to wait outside.

Some children tend to squirm more than adults. This can be minimized by massaging their head first and relaxing them, then massaging their feet before going into more ticklish areas where tension may be present. This works well for adults too.

Well that's about it for child massage. It's basically the same as massaging an adult, just a smaller body and a different personality. Please email me if you have any questions. Brandon@brandonraynor.com