Massage is a cute way for a mother to show her love for her baby. With this small act every day, the mother will bring the baby many benefits such as helping the baby gain better weight, supporting the metabolism, reducing pain when the baby teething ...
Create a happy time
Massage is a happy time, because it produces a special hormone, which is oxytocin. This substance brings a feeling of warmth, contentment and peace for you and your baby, and you too, if he is participating in this moment.
The right time to massage your baby is when he wakes up, between feeds . When you observe that your baby is awake, showing interest in the surrounding space, that's when he is ready to interact with you. This is the moment to start massage.
Benefits
Massage for the baby helps to develop physically, mentally and socially. Your baby will be less fussy and cry , sleep better, be more comfortable and calm.
For premature babies, massage helps babies quickly reach the weight of full term babies. Because the massage process will stimulate the vagus nerve, improve digestion and bowel movements, help your baby gain weight.
Massage also helps the baby's heart rate to be regulated, improving brain activity.
Not only can it be beneficial for the baby, but parents can also benefit from the massage. This activity provides emotional boost to parents who are stressed or depressed after giving birth . This is a very natural way to connect with your baby, when you can both touch and give your baby loving eyes and talking to your baby.
Click on the picture to learn 10 steps of full body massage for babies
Basic skills
She needs nothing more than her gentle hands. Sometimes a little essential oil scent is also great.
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Practice this routine every day, from your child's head down to her tiny toes.
Because baby skin is quite fragile, you should move gently, and remember to take off your jewelry, wash your hands before proceeding.
For premature babies or infants under 4 months old, mothers only need to conduct 10 minutes massage every day. Gradually increase this time up to 20 minutes as the baby gets older.
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