How to do foot massage correctly
Massage strengthens the muscles of the legs, so that the baby's first steps will be sure. It begins with the first months of life and continues until the child begins to walk.
Foot massage for children is performed in several stages. Photo: Getty During the procedure follow the following technique:
- Take the foot of the child in one hand, and the second -Do massage. First, perform stroking of the foot, including the shin and ankle joint. This method relaxes the child's muscles and prepares them for later action.
- To rub each finger. Lightly push on them, but not too much, so as not to cause pain in the child.
- Treat the pads of the fingers with the interosseous muscles. With a squamous movement, massage the Achilles tendon. With each month, the pressure during the reception is strengthened.
- At the foot of the foot, perform pressing movementsin the direction from the fingers to the heel. Mass this area should be up to 5 minutes, since there are receptors responsible for the work of internal organs.
- At the end of the massage apply stroking.
During the session, you must not make too sharp movements and strongly press so that the child does not experience pain.
Advices for performing the procedure at home
Before the massage, study the following recommendations:
- If during the session the baby cries, it needs to be reassured. To do this, sing a song, tell a story or include fun music.
- Do not use special tools for massage during the first sessions. Oils reduce finger sensitivity, so an inexperienced woman can make mistakes.
- Before the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly and take off your jewelry. Nails are recommended to shear, so as not to injure the baby.
Conducting sessions is necessary when the child is ingood mood. Otherwise, he may resist the procedure. In the presence of temporary contraindications - diarrhea, vomiting, fever, it is not recommended to perform a massage until the symptoms disappear. Thus, foot massage to the baby prepares it for the upcoming walking, improves the functions of the internal organs. But it is necessary to perform the procedure carefully, to study the technique of work in order to avoid mistakes.
