Reflexology for young children: A good method to try

Acupressure massage for babies and children is a pretty good way, used to treat diseases such as fever, indigestion, toothache ... without using medicine.

Reflexology is one of the most effective therapies that many people use to treat common illnesses instead of medications. This therapy is good for both adults and children. However, is reflexology safe enough to be used in infants? Let's find out with aFamilyToday Health .

What is reflexology massage?

Is reflexology massage safe for your baby?

Acupressure treatment is a safe method to support the treatment and healing of children from basic illnesses such as toothache, fever, indigestion, flatulence ... Doctors find that babies respond well to pictures This remedy is because babies have a high energy source and the level of toxins in the body is less than that of adults.

However, when applying reflexology massage, it is imperative that you use the correct technique and precisely click on the points to achieve the desired therapeutic effect.

The use of reflexology massage for babies

Acupressure massage not only aids in healing, but also enhances the bond of motherhood because when you do it, you will learn more about your baby's body. Here are some diseases that parents can use this form of reflexology:

1. Constipation

Acupressure to improve constipation in babies is highly recommended if you don't want your baby to take any medications.

To do this, you will just need to put your finger around your navel and gently touch the abdomen

Next, gently press the sides of your navel about 10 times

Then, move your finger around the navel area in a circle

Finally, gently press the stomach area and move clockwise.

2. Stuffy nose

Nasal congestion is also one of the most common breathing problems babies experience. To make your baby feel better, take the following steps:

Place both of your index fingers on either side of the nostril

Massage gently for 10 - 20 seconds

Do it about 6 times / day and take 2-3 hours apart.

3. Relieve toothache

Massage acupressure for your baby during teething becomes an ideal way to overcome and treat pain in the gums, the implementation includes:

Press on the bonded acupuncture point. This is a point on the outer surface of both forearms and about 3 fingers together from the wrist

Find the Taiyuan acupuncture point, which is located just inside your wrist under your thumb

Press and massage both points gently for about 10-20 seconds

Repeat every 2 hours.

4. Help your baby sleep well

Young children who experience poor sleep at night will appear tired, irritable, and difficult to calm down. However, you can improve your situation with acupressure:

Find the point between the eyebrows

Gently press your index finger in this position for 10 - 20 seconds

Baby will gradually fall asleep

5. Calming colic condition 

Colic syndrome (upset stomach) is a nightmare of many parents because they cannot get a good night's sleep and get stressed if their baby cries for a long time. To soothe your baby, try reflexology massage by following these steps:

Find the ventricular lice point, which is located on the back, slightly from the spine and in the middle of the ribs

Just press on this point for about 10-20 seconds, the baby will feel more comfortable.

6. Cough relief

Acupressure can also cure coughs and chest congestion (mucus that builds up in the airways, causes chest heaviness and difficulty breathing) in infants by pressing under the fingernail and on the index finger joints. . When doing this, please note:

Just hold your finger and rub it gently

To aid in coughing, you can rub tea tree oil on your child's chest.

7. Support for nerve problems

Reflexology can be highly effective for children with dyslexia , ADD attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .

The acupressure point to look for is the central point, located just below the nose and on the upper lip

You should press on this point for 10-20 seconds a day.

Note when massage acupressure for babies

When massage acupressure to the little angel, watch your baby carefully throughout the process. If your baby is uncomfortable, stop at any time. For children under 3 months old, the force used to massage acupressure must be very gentle. In addition, each exercise should not last longer than 10-20 minutes / day and each acupressure time only lasts for 10-20 seconds.

You can use acupressure to treat constipation in toddlers or to comfort a crying baby by clicking on the locations listed above. However, you should only give acupressure to your child with hyperactivity after consulting a doctor because sometimes he or she has other behavioral disorders.

In addition, for the best reflexology, prepare by:

If your baby is crying, try soothing it by hugging him. Nothing is more wonderful than the words of comfort from the loved one

While holding your baby, you can sing or rock along to music

Gently rub the child's hands and feet

After your baby stops crying, you can put him on the bed

Depending on the problem your child is facing, press on the points that have been instructed. In addition, it should be done gently because the infant is very weak, pressing too hard can make the baby uncomfortable.

When you massage, use the flesh at the fingertips to avoid scratching the baby's skin.

Reflexology is a great and economical way to cure your baby. However, if your baby's illness becomes severe, you should take him to the doctor instead of doing acupressure at home.

Phuong Uyen / HELLOBACSI