Massage: A soothing touch for your baby
How do you feel getting massaged? Isn't it a great feeling...really soothing and a great way to relax? Yes it is. Do you know that even that little baby of ours is also very fond of that soothing touch?
Yes, according to experts, massaging a baby helps in the following:
1. Improving the immune system
2. Keep blood circulation in ideal state.
3. Take care of digestion and respiration.
3. Add in to sensory awareness.
4. Soothing stomach problems, particularly in colicky babies.
The main areas to be massaged include:
1. Chest
2. Arms
3. Legs
4. Back
5. Jaw and face if the baby is older than 6 months.
A single session of massage can last up to 15-20 minutes which should include gentle motions like kneading, twisting and stroking touches.
Actually, it is the heat of your hands that make the baby feel good because it gives him the feeling of being inside the mother's womb. Not just this, the most important benefit is that a soothing massage strengthens the bond between a baby and the mother.
