As previously mentioned, baby massage has many benefits if it is done properly and regularly. First, massage the baby can stimulate the baby’s growth and development for the better. These massages stimulate the baby’s motor nerves, so that he can be more active than babies who have never been massaged at all. Second, babies who are massaged regularly will have a more regular sleep pattern than babies who are not massaged. This is caused by the relaxed feeling the baby gets, so that his body will feel better.
The third benefit is that it helps digestion. Babies who are massaged regularly will have a better metabolism, so that their digestion will be smoother. Fourth, baby massage can help you to improve your baby’s calm. The feeling of relaxation generated by the massage makes the baby’s emotions calmer, so he won’t become fussy and cry easily. And the last benefit is to build a deeper connection and relationship between you and your baby. By doing massage on the baby, you can build closeness and bonding from an early age so that the baby can feel more of your love and closeness.
After knowing the benefits of baby massage, now is the time for you to find out how to properly massage babies. First, prepare a really spare time to do this massage. Don’t do massage when you are busy or doing other activities at home, because you have to do the full massage according to the specified time. And one more important thing you need to remember, do not massage the baby after he has finished eating or drinking breast milk, while he is sleeping and when he is sick. The second step is to prepare the oil that you will use to massage the baby. You can use oils such as telon oil or baby oil and never use adult massage oil on your baby. The ingredients in it may not suit your baby’s sensitive skin.
Next, start massaging your baby starting from the feet. The feet are one of the best places where you can start your massage because the feet are the least sensitive part of the baby compared to the rest of the body. Massage with a technique such as milking and do it gently and alternating between the right and left leg. Then, continue the massage to the soles of the feet, toes, arms, palms, fingers, chest and finally the back. To get more information about the correct techniques for doing baby massage, you can read the following articles: How To Do Baby Massage
