When to start
when to do massage
From ancient time baby massage is going on in india and few other countries ,but there are few things which we have to take care before start doing regularly baby massage .
Baby massage is culturally accepted and has scientifically proven benefits .
Baby massage should be started when the babies weight is more than 3 kg
With that babies massage should be postponed till his 3 to 4 weeks old .
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Which oil should be used
1)Oil should be non irritating .
2)Most commonly used are olive oil , coconut oil but avoid mustard oil in young infants .
3)There are no additional virtues of doing a massage with butter oil or almond oil .
Points to remember while giving massage to baby .
1] The baby should be massaged before giving the bath in a room which is comfortably kept warm and free from draughts .if not in winter then give massage to baby where exposure of skin to sunrays possible through window but only morning sunlight .
2] In winter massage is best done by placing the baby infront of a closed window through which sunrays are peeping in the room .
Benefits of baby massage
1) It improves the circulation and tone of the muscle 💪
2) it prevents babies skin from dryness
3) provides additional energy to the baby as oil get absorbed from skin 4) it improves immunological function of the baby
5) Improves babies sleep pattern
6)reliever discomfort caused by gas or colic7) Improves motor skills and coordination asthe baby grows
8)Baby massage can support muscle development and flexibility
9) Promotes bonding with caregiver and soothing touch promotes feeling of
security and love
Steps for baby massage.
A) start with leg move your way upto thigh