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.Massage 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:
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.