This film considers the topic of baby massage and its contribution to healthy child development. Takes a look at the importance given to baby massage in other cultures: India, Nigeria, Tahiti, as well as the growing recognition of baby massage in Australia. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323746
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Child care
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child care
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child development
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Infants - Development
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Physical therapy for children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child development
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Infants - Care and hygiene
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Infants - Development
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Massage
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physical therapy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physical therapy for children
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)