Preparing a baby for a massage

The procedure helps to normalize digestion inkid, eliminates the hypertonicity of the tummy. But for the massage to bring only positive emotions, it should be performed in a good mood. A kid should not be moody or not get enough sleep.Tummy tuck to the newbornMassage of the tummy to the newborn is carried out on a special technique. Photo: Getty Before the session should be trained:

  • Adjust the temperature in the room. To perform a massage, the baby must be undressed, so if the room is cool - turn on the heater.
  • Warm your hands, rubbing them one on the other. If you touch the skin of a newborn with cold hands, he will begin to worry.
  • Prepare the place where the procedure will be conducted. Suitable changing table, orthopedic bed or other flat surface.
  • Put under the ass diaper or diaper. Often after a massage, the baby's intestines are released.

To make the procedure pleasant, you can use vegetable oils during it. They should be natural, do not contain dyes and flavors, which can cause allergies.

How to properly massage a baby

The procedure should be carried out before meals, otherwise the baby can regurgitate. During the session, use the following technique:

  • First warm up the muscles, preparing them for a massage. To do this, rub your palms and attach them to the tummy.
  • Start massage with gentle stroking with U-shaped movements.
  • Touch the base of the palm to the pubic, and place your fingers on the tummy. Start circular movements with all your fingers. Press gently so as not to hurt the child.
  • Raise the legs of the baby and start shaking them. Then sharply to press knees to a tummy. Hold the legs in this position for a few seconds, and then slowly shake again.
  • Straighten the legs of the baby. Pat his fingers along the body so that he relaxes. Tingle around the navel.
  • This technique improves the functioning of the intestines and removesgases. But it must be done very carefully. You can not strongly press in the area of ​​the pubic and liver. The duration of the session should not exceed 5-6 minutes. Thus, a tummy massage helps to cope with the basic problems of digestion of newborns - colic, bloating and constipation. But before performing the procedure, you should study its technique in order to avoid mistakes.

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