How to massage your new born baby

Gunjan thakurSeptember 4, 2019

Massage of the body of the child is very beneficial for that. While massage helps on the development of the child on the one hand, on the other hand it also connects the mother and the child emotionally.

Studies have shown that by massaging the child becomes comfortable, his cry decreases and he sleeps peacefully. Not only this, the complaint of constipation and stomach pain also goes away with massage. This also creates the child’s ability to fight against diseases.

When to start baby massage

Massage of the baby can be started from the age of 1 month. By this time, the umbilical cord has fallen, the navel has dried up. The skin also becomes somewhat sensitive compared to birth. The skin begins to tighten. At this age, the child responds better to touch.

Benefits of body massage

Massage has many natural benefits:

– The child has mental and physical development.

– The muscles of the child get relief.

– The child sleeps soundly and deeply.

– Its nervous system develops.

– If the child is weak then his quality of life improves.

– Circulatory system is better developed.

How to massage

While massaging, keep in mind that the room is warm, the child is calm and you also relax. Choose a massage oil that is specially made for children’s massage. It would be better to use natural oil without fragrance. It will be better when the child wakes up after sleeping or if he is massaged after bathing. You can massage it for 10 to 30 minutes.

Just massaging is not enough; the child will like massage only when the method is right. Know the method of massage:

First stage

Getting permission: Getting permission means that you should not massage the child when he does not want to. When he likes to get massaged, then only massage him. Rub some oil in the palm and rub it on the baby’s belly and behind the ears. After this, watch the behavior of the child. If he cries or gets upset, then understand that this is not the right time to massage. If you feel that she is getting a good massage, then you can massage. Initially, the child feels uncomfortable with the massage, but slowly he starts enjoying the massage.

Second stage

Massage the legs: Start the massage with the child’s legs. Start with the baby’s soles by taking a few drops of oil on the palm. With the help of your thumb, move from his heel to the fingers. Gently massage the thumb on both the soles while moving the sphere. Do not drag the toes like is usually done in adult massage. Massage with light hands instead of this.

Now lift one leg and massage it from the ankle with a light hand towards the hip. If the child is relaxed and calm, then massage both legs together. After this, press the hips lightly with both hands as you squeeze the towel.

Third step

Massage of hands and arms: After the legs, massage of the arms should be done in the same way as you massage your legs. Hold the child’s hand and massage the palms by moving the spheres. Massage the fingers from the inside to the outside. After this, rub the wrists in such a way that bangles are worn.

After this, massage the lower part of the arms and then the upper part with a light hand. Massage the entire arm the same way you squeeze towels.

Fourth stage

Massage of chest and shoulders: Massage by moving your hands from left and right shoulder to chest. You can also move your hands from back to shoulder. After this, keep both hands in the center of the chest and massage the outside.

Now massage the lower part of the sternum, out of the chest bone. During this time, your strokes should be as if you are making a shape of the heart.

5th step

Abdominal Massage: Abdominal massage should be done after chest. Keep in mind that this part of the child’s body is very delicate, so you should keep the pressure very low. Start with the upper abdomen. Place your palm under the chest bone and Massage around the navel on the stomach by moving the sphere. During this, the pressure of the hands should be very light.

Rotate the handball round the clockwise direction (around the navel) The navel of young children is very sensitive, because recently they have fallen umbilical cord, so care should be taken when massaging this part.

Sixth step

Massage of face and head: Massage of face and head of young children is very difficult, because children move very much. Place your finger in the middle of the child’s forehead and massage the outside. In the same way, massage the fingers with the chin upwards and outwards while moving the sphere. Repeat these strokes several times.

Massage the head after the face in the same way as the fingers rotate while shampooing. Apply light pressure with the ends of the fingers. The baby’s skull is very delicate, so the pressure should not be too much.

7th phase

Back massage: Finally, massage the back. Lie baby on the stomach. During this, his hands are on your side.

Place the fingers on the upper back and rotate with the help of a clockwise needle to the buttocks. Repeat this process at least 8 to 10 times.

To massage the shoulders, rotate the arms round the shoulders. Massage the lower back and buttocks with light hands. Finish the massage with this stroke. Put your first 2 fingers towards the spine and come to the buttocks. Repeat these strokes several times. Do not place the fingers on the spine. Instead of this, keep it on the side and massage it downwards.

After massage, wipe the excess oil from the baby’s body with tissue paper. Keep a time for massage. This will make the child’s routine and he will be more comfortable during the massage.