How to do massage babies?Photo: Getty Massage is prescribed for almost all children at the age of one month. Healthy babies are shown a restorative massage. This procedure is fully mastered by mom. Light stroking movements, affectionate smile and calm voice positively influence the development of the child.
Is it possible for everyone to take a massage herself?
No, not everyone.If the baby has a birth injury, dysplasia (underdevelopment of the hip joint), torticollis - the help of a qualified massage therapist is required. In cases of neurological abnormalities, you cannot massage the child yourself. A neurologist will give the necessary recommendations and prescribe the appropriate type of massage. The mother can only perform light kneading movements so as not to harm the little one.
How to make a massage baby right?
They teach this in schools for expectant mothers.You can get information from the Internet, but it is better to ask the doctor for advice. The main condition: the baby should like the procedure, otherwise the child will be nervous and cry. In order for the procedure to be enjoyable for the baby, you need to follow some conditions:
- the air in the room is fresh and warm, not lower than 24°C;
- massage table - comfortable, covered with a soft blanket and a clean diaper;
- Massage oil - suitable for baby's skin, not flavored;
- Mom's hands are gentle and affectionate, with smooth skin without wounds and cracks.
Massage can be done if the baby is well.feels, is not hungry, is not capricious, does not have a temperature, does not have a runny nose or other ailments. If the child suffers from gases, only a light abdominal massage is performed.
Sequence of movements
A nurse in the children's room will help you learn the procedure.clinic. She will tell you how to massage infants without harming their delicate skin. Massage movements start from the bottom up. First, knead the toes and feet. Then lightly stroke the outer surface of the shins, calves and thighs. It is undesirable to touch the inner side due to the large number of nerve endings. Then massage the fingers, palms and hands. Move on to the forearms and shoulders, gently rub the chest. You cannot touch the nipples on the baby's chest, armpits, neck and head. Now it's the stomach's turn: massage in circular movements around the navel, clockwise. Knead the umbilical ring with soft pinches, very gently - so as not to cause pain. The movements should not affect the liver and spleen. The next step is a back massage. The actions are repeated in the same sequence. Now you know how to massage an infant. It will improve the baby's health, strengthen its nervous system, and relieve muscle tension. It is advisable to repeat the procedure daily. Read also:
