Both babies and parents reap the benefits of baby massage. Massage can help relax baby and alleviate pent up tension and frustration. Massage has been proven to give relief from colic and other issues associated with digestion. It enhances circulation and boosts the immune system by transferring the lymph around. Its therapeutic benefits help alleviate the pain of teething.
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Babies that are regularly massaged are more alert and friendly when awake and are more receptive to hugs and cuddles in later years. Premature Babies especially will benefit from massage. Premature babies who receive massage whilst in hospital are allowed home on average 6 days sooner than non-massaged babies. When premature babies get regular hospital care they seem stressed, their pulse rates rise and their oxygen levels drop; however, when they’re massaged, the opposite occurs, heartbeat fall and oxygen levels rise.
Massage is used in several special care baby units. Massaging infant will aid bonding. Studies have shown that parents experience a drop in anxiety levels when they often massage their infants. Working parents that have the ability to massage infant shortly after they return home from work will enjoy quality time with their small one that helps them’switch off’ from work, unwind and reconnect with their loved ones.
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You want a warm room, minimal temperature 25 C. Babies drop heat quickly when detected. Choose a room by yourself away from distractions such as the television and other men and women. Don’t massage when baby is tired or has only had a feed. Wait until at least one hour after having a feed you could lead to baby to bring up food. However, don’t wait until just before a feed is due either because she is too hungry to enjoy the experience. You can start massaging when you like after baby’s arrival, but do not massage around the navel region until the umbilical cord stump has fallen off – usually four to seven days following birth.
How Long Should A Massage Take? About 20-30 minutes. A baby isn’t so large so half an hour will be sufficient to completely massage infant. If you can, include a massage in baby’s daily routine. If this isn’t feasible, even 3 times per week will be beneficial. Oil can help your hands move gently over baby’s body without causing corrosion.
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Use natural oils like extra virgin olive oil, almond oil or grape-seed oil since these can easily be absorbed by the skin. Using essential oils (aromatherapy oils) isn’t recommended unless directed by a trained aromatherapist. Babies are fragile! As a guide, close your eyes and rub your eyelid. This is the maximum pressure you need to use while massaging baby. Baby will become very slippery when massaged, so be very careful when picking her up after.
It’ll be rather like picking up a piece of soap! Don’t massage infant if she has a fever. If you suspect infant has a nut allergy, use an oil that’s free of nut products. There are quite a few videos and books that show you the way you can massage baby, or a few practices have courses in baby massage. Our website also has a detailed description of how to massage. It’s not possible to reveal this here as it involves pictures.
