Smits, L et al. Journal of Psychosomatic Research 61(5): 715-717, Nov 2006.
Abstract: http://www.jpsychores.com/ Massage intervention for promoting mental and physical health in infants aged under six months This review of nine studies suggests that infant massage has no effect on growth, but provides some evidence suggestive of improved mother-infant interaction, improved sleep and relaxation, reduced crying and a beneficial impact on a number of physiological processes.
There is no evidence of any impact on infant attachment, temperament, psychomotor or mental development.
Underdown, A et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Issue 4, Oct 2006. Abstract: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com, publication = Cochrane Library Multiple serotonergic brainstem abnormalities in sudden infant death syndrome This US study of victims of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) found that they may have had a genetic brain abnormality that prevents the detection of insufficient oxygen levels in the body. Scientists believe they have found the clearest evidence yet of an underlying genetic cause for cot death. The preliminary neurochemical evidence may also help explain the increased vulnerability of boys to SIDS.
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