Massage for your baby is a great way to keep your baby healthy. And this is also a great way to create a connection between mother and child from the very first days of life. One job, many effects, just practice, mom!
It's not just the face, stomach or back massage that is recommended for babies . Foot massage is also very helpful for your baby. According to traditional oriental medicine documents, there are many points on the feet that affect these points in the right way to help improve the health of the whole body. Accordingly, the foot massage is a way for babies to improve their health. To properly massage the baby, moms try the following:
Option 1: Massage the sun bun area
Hold the baby's feet and rub several times in the sun's tufts (location in the illustration). As you rub the area, gently rotate your hand into a small circle. Continue until your baby wants you to let go. Both legs can be performed at the same time. The sun's tuft area is related to the baby's digestive system. Massage this position helps your baby reduce flatulence. Massage for the baby in this position also helps to solve some problems related to the baby's airway.
Sun bun location, one of the great relaxation locations for your baby
Newborn massage helps to strengthen the baby These massage techniques are very good for babies, especially those who are entering the crawling stage. To increase effectiveness, do not massage the baby before or after eating or when the baby is sleepy.
Method 2: Massage the baby in the foot cushion just below the toes
This area is associated with the health of the lungs and the respiratory system. Similar to other regions, you can use the circular motion of your thumb to massage, helping to stimulate your baby's respiratory system. Respiratory problems are very common in young children, especially babies. Respiratory disease makes it difficult for the baby to breathe, is lazy to breastfeed and sleep well, greatly affecting the baby's overall health. Regularly massage your baby is one of the good ways to improve respiratory health over time.
Method 3: Massage the toe edge
The toe margin is believed to have a close relationship with the head and teeth. A few simple massage and day movements every day will help relax, reduce discomfort in the head, teeth, jaw area. Massage on the edges of the toes is also a good way to soothe your baby during teething days.
Method 4: Massage the meat pad of the toes
The use of decongestants and decongestants in newborns is often not recommended. In these cases, massaging your baby can also have certain effects. The pads of the toes are the doors that directly open the baby's sinuses. Please massage these areas carefully for your baby. It will be of great help to your baby.
Method 5: Massage the area between the soles of the feet
The center of the soles of the feet is the "territory" of the acupuncture points related to the health of the baby's upper abdomen and lower abdomen. Rubbing on the soles of the feet will be very helpful in cases where your baby is constipated or flatulence. In addition, you can also combine with performing cycling and spinning massage in the abdomen to help your baby quickly get rid of the discomfort.
Great anti-constipation massage technique for your baby Massage is a very effective way to cure constipation for your baby. Not only works when the baby is constipated, but daily massage also prevents this situation from returning
Method 6: Massage the heel area
The baby's heel area represents the health of the hip and pelvis. Regular massage in the heel helps strengthen the health of the baby's pelvis, reducing problems that may arise when the baby grows too fast and weight affects the pelvic area. This is also a suitable massage area for problems like constipation or other problems in the abdomen.
Finally, to make baby massage fun and baby fun, you need to make your baby feel like it's a game. Don't forget to try the following steps when doing a baby foot massage:
Make eye contact and smile at your baby
Remember to tell your baby that you will massage him
Talk to your baby
Sing to your baby
Warm your hands before massaging your baby
Keeping the space quiet, playing soothing music is the best way to create a perfect environment for a massage.
You can use additional massage oil to help smooth hands
Do not massage when the baby is upset or fussy, but should wait for the baby to calm down.
Massage whenever you find it convenient: when your baby wakes up, when he is about to take a bath, when he is finished, before going to bed ...
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