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Infant Massage

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Infant massage provides an enjoyable opportunity to connect with your baby. Some believe it aids with relaxation, sleep, digestion, gas, constipation, colic, weight gain, and jaundice – this is unclear from the research but there are no risks in trying. 

 

  

How to do it 

*8 minute video demonstration of infant massage  

  • Ensure room is warm enough for baby to be comfortable naked 

  • Lay baby on a safe surface with a towel or blanket underneath to absorb excess oil/lotion 

  • Optional to use a gentle oil or lotion without heavy fragrance 

  • Use soft gentle touch that is firmer than a tickle, as baby moves into toddlerhood you can use a firmer touch 

  • Move up the body from the extremity's inwards- feet legs, arms, belly (clockwise to aid digestion) chest, back. 

  • You can talk or sing gently, or sit quietly and gaze in your baby’s eyes as you massage 

  • If baby is fussing and not enjoying the massage pause and consider if they are hungry tired, cold, or bored 

Ideal Times for a Massage 

  • 45 minutes after eating 

  • Baby is calm alert and awake 

  • Before bed 

  • After a diaper change 

  • Massage may only last 5 minutes for a very young baby 

 

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