BABY MASSAGE

Massage is good for the baby. Easily made, not like adult massage. This sequence to give me more love and more touch the baby. I own the abstinence diligent baby massage. But sometimes can not do well. 

Benefits of infant massage

1. Helps baby's physical growth 
2. Strengthens the body's resistance 
3. Build self-confidence 

4. Helping babies feel relaxed and comfortable 
5. Strengthen the bond of affection between mother and baby

The starting

1. Starting massage when  your baby is relaxed and comfortable. Play music to help calm your baby. 
2. Make sure the temperature and condition of the room warm. put soft cloth and suitable for babies lie on it 
3. Use a gentle baby oil to reduce friction on the baby's skin. Apply enough oil on hand to facilitate the massage. Rub both sides of your hands to warm your hands before touching the baby. 
4. Start with a gentle massage, slowly increase the pressure when you see your baby comfortable with a massage done. 
5. Perform the sequence of love with the eyes of your baby, talking or singing 
6. Better still, start from head to toe and then went to the back of babies.

Reminder when do order

1. Get full cooperation from your baby. This is a therapeutic activity and it can be done with love 
2. Your behavior is observed by your baby, and will be followed by your baby.Make sure you are ready and relaxed before starting.

Sequence is divided into a head massage, body, arms, stomach and legs. To learn infant massage try check with antenatal classes held at your hospital or private classes.

Soothing and enjoyable, particularly when done after a bath

Baby massage is soothing, enjoyable and a great way to connect with your baby. You can do it after a bath or when baby is clothed or in his cot. Before you begin, show baby your hands so he can 'consent' to the massage (he'll turn his head or roll away if he's not interested).

To get started, smooth a few drops of edible oil such as olive or sweet almond oil into your warm hands and begin massaging the soles of baby’s feet. Use firm, gentle, slow strokes from the heel towards the toes.

Continue with long smooth strokes up baby’s legs. Massage from the ankle up to the thigh and over the hip. You can try massaging both legs at once or just one at time.

Massaging the upper body

Start the upper body massage with your hands on baby's shoulders and make gentle strokes in towards the chest.

Massage the arms by stroking from the shoulders down towards the wrists. Try not to get oil on baby's hands but if that happens, wipe his fingers clean before he sucks them.

If your baby’s tummy feels soft (not hard or full) massage his belly using circular, clockwise strokes. Babies' tummies are sensitive, so if he becomes unsettled, move on to the next step.