The Power of Reiki for Babies

Having a new baby is a wonderful experience filled with moments of joy, but it can also bring many challenges and sleepless nights. As parents, we are always looking for ways to help our baby feel calmer, happier, and more comfortable. One natural healing method that has been a game-changer for us is Reiki for babies.

What is Reiki?

For those who are new to this concept, Reiki is a Japanese method of alternative therapy that focuses on energy healing. The practitioner uses a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing to transfer “universal energy” into the body of the person receiving the therapy. This process can help with physical, emotional, and mental healing. In recent years, the popularity of Reiki for babies has surged as more parents are seeking natural and safe calming techniques for their little ones.

Our Journey with Reiki for Babies

Our journey with Reiki began when our baby was just a few weeks old. While we knew that newborns were a handful, we weren’t prepared for the constant crying, fussiness, and sleepless nights. We tried traditional methods to soothe our baby, such as singing lullabies, rocking, and even infant massage instruction from A Healer’s Hand, but nothing seemed to work perfectly.

Then, we heard about Reiki from a friend who had also recently had a baby. They had tried Reiki for their baby and experienced significant improvements in sleep patterns and overall temperament. Without wasting any time, we decided to give it a go!

• We initially introduced Reiki in small sessions of 15-minute duration.
• We involved a certified Reiki master in our sessions to ensure the process was safe and effective.
• We also practiced Reiki ourselves, applying gentle touch on key areas like the baby’s forehead and stomach while visualizing a peaceful energy flowing through our hands.

The Results We Experienced

Reiki was a game-changer for us. After just a few sessions, we saw a noticeable difference in our baby’s sleep patterns. The bouts of crying reduced significantly, and our baby seemed calmer and happier. We also felt that the bonding between us and our baby deepened through these Reiki sessions. Moreover, it was an empowering experience for us as parents to be able to bring such comfort to our baby using a natural healing method.

Additionally, we noticed that Reiki also helped us as parents. It provided us with a sense of calm and relief, especially during stressful moments. We understood that our emotions affect our baby’s state of mind, and keeping ourselves calm was crucial in maintaining a peaceful environment for the baby. For more on this topic, check out this incredible post on how our sensitivity to energy is a blessing.

Reiki as a Stepping Stone

Our positive experience with Reiki for babies has opened the door for us to explore other complementary therapies and techniques focused on maintaining a balanced and harmonious environment for our child. These include craniosacral therapy, a subtle and non-invasive therapy for improving health, which we learned about from a wonderful mom at Bloom Into Balance CST, and strategies for ensuring the safety of our baby around open windows, which you can read about here on our blog “How we managed open windows: Preventing accidents and ensuring safety”.

Reiki for Specific Conditions: Colic and Teething

As our baby grew, we noticed that Reiki was not just a general calming technique. It also helped significantly in specific conditions such as colic and teething. Colic is a common condition in newborns, causing frequent, prolonged, and intense crying. Teething is also a challenging time, with babies experiencing discomfort and distress. During these periods, our Reiki sessions were invaluable in providing relief.

This experience of using Reiki for specific conditions lined up with the research we found at Reiki Principles, underlining the adaptability and therapeutic value of Reiki healing.

Reiki and Parental Bonding

Perhaps, one of the most underrated benefits of our Reiki journey was the impact it had on our relationship with our baby. By nurturing and soothing our baby through our hands, we felt a deep sense of connection and unity. Our baby responded positively to our touch, and we could sense a profound emotional interaction, strengthening our parental bond. Babies In Common suggest that nurturing practices foster secure attachment, and our personal experience with Reiki only emphasized this viewpoint.

Extending Reiki Benefits to Autistic Kids

As we immersed deeper into the world of Reiki for babies, we stumbled across research work highlighting the benefits of Reiki for kids with autism. Autism is a lifelong development disability characterized by difficulties in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. Our interest piqued when we read a discussion thread on Quora, that spoke about the potential benefits of Reiki for children with autism. This understanding broadened our perspective on the potential scope and impact of Reiki as a therapeutic technique.

Teaching Reiki to Babies

As our baby grew older, we embarked on a new journey – teaching Reiki. Since children are often more receptive and sensitive to vibrations and energies, teaching Reiki at a young age can prove particularly beneficial. The wonderful team at Ascending Angels, a specialist in childhood energies, provided us with insightful guidance on this aspect. Their knowledge led us to believe that, if introduced properly, children can successfully learn to harness the positive benefits of Reiki from a very young age.

Final Thoughts on Our Reiki Journey

The initial exploratory Reiki sessions have now become an integral part of our routine. This energy healing method has helped us bond more deeply with our baby, ease their discomfort, and pave the way for their holistic development. It has enriched our familial dynamic in unforeseen ways and has made us firm proponents of integrating Reiki into parenting regimens. Our journey with Reiki underscores our belief that natural healing methods, when explored with an open mind, can provide a powerful means of comfort and wellness for our little ones.