Benefits And Tips For Tender Baby Massage
Baby massage is an ancient practice of childcare that is still prevalent all over the world. Some medical studies suggest that baby massage has innumerable benefits to the newborn baby.
Here is a list of benefits and some tips to massage a baby.
Possible BENEFITS from a baby massage
* After a good massage baby becomes calm and relaxed. * The baby may be relieved of all kinds of frustration. * It may help the baby to recover quickly from problems related to digestion. * It may improve blood circulation in a baby and also makes the immune system stronger. * Researches have revealed that babies who are massaged daily can become more alert, healthy and friendly as they grow up. In fact, they respond more to hugs and cuddles. * Massage if performed by the mother also creates a special kind of bonding between the two. * Medical studies have also suggested that massaging a baby is another way of relieving stress by parents. It is a great way to relax for the parents after a hard day's work. * It may help a baby to grow faster. The tender touch of a loving parent increases the activity of enzymes and hormones of the body. Here are some tips for a baby massage * You should always massage your baby in a warm room because babies have a tendency to lose body heat if they are uncovered. Ensure that the temperature of the room where you massage is at least 25 degree Celsius. * Always choose a room that is away from distractions like television, noise of people, cars, pollution. * Do not massage a baby after feeding. This may result in vomiting. Wait for at least an hour after feeding. * Usually a baby can be massaged right after its birth. But you have to wait till the umbilical cord stump is removed. Also in a newborn baby, do not massage in the navel area. * 30 minutes is the prescribed time limit for the massage of a baby. * Always try to maintain a routine when you massage. * The pressure that you should apply while massaging is exactly the pressure you would put when you rub your eyelids. The same pressure can be applied while massaging a newborn baby. * When a baby is massaged, it becomes very slippery like a wet soap, so you have to be careful while lifting the baby. * Many books and videos on baby massage and even training classes are available for baby massage. You can look out these for some tips. * Baby skin is always soft. So, jewelry worn by you can cause injury to the soft skin. Thus before you massage your baby make sure you have short nails and also remove all the jewelry you are wearing. With these benefits and tips, you can enjoy a wonderful session with your baby. Most importantly is always seek sound medical advice in regard to your precious newborn and take all precautions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your baby.
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