Loving touch is vital for a child's mental, physical and emotional development and in this practical book, Maria Mercati presents a massage routine for parents to perform on their children of up to five years. Most of the points used are on the hands, face and feet, so you can massage your child fully clothed. Special treatments are suggested for childhood illnesses such as night crying and restlessness, coughs and colds, colic and teething and have been checked for safety by a medical expert. 'Learn how to optimize your child's development in the first year of life'.