One of the most significant benefits of infant massage is that it can increase your confidence as a parent. According to Tracey Gibney, a midwife and certified instructor with Infant Massage Australia, when parents regularly massage their babies, they become very aware of the subtle nuances in their babies communication, they become more respectful of their baby’s cues and this helps the baby feel secure and calm. After a few weeks of massaging their babies, I often have mothers tell me “ I am not so affected by advice from other people anymore – I know I am the expert about my baby.”