After your baby is born, it is time to bond with them in the outside world.Massaging your baby is a great way to bond.It has been shown to improve the immune systems of babies.It is a good idea to double-check with your doctor before massaging your baby.You can massage each part of the baby's body.Natural oils, songs, and a soft blanket can be used to create a calm environment.
Step 1: Speak softly to your baby and keep eye contact.
Establish eye contact with your baby and use a soft tone of voice to speak to them during the massage.The bond between you and your baby will be strengthened by this.
Step 2: The rib cage has a base on the belly.
Put your hand on the baby's torso.Applying a little bit of pressure.To reach the left and right sides of your baby's body, move across horizontally.In the first few weeks of life, be very gentle with the pressure.You don't want to push too hard on your baby's body because of the benefits of massage.
Step 3: You can make a circle with your fingertips.
You can move in a clockwise direction.This is a massage that helps with digestion.If your child passes some gas, don't be surprised.It is a good sign that the massage is working.
Step 4: For a sweet and soothing motion, do the "I love you" stroke.
Start by tracing the letter I on the baby's left side.You can make a backwards "L" by stroking your baby's chest below the rib cage and down their left side.You can trace an upside-down "U" by moving your fingers up their right side and down their left side.Say "I love you" to your baby when you do this.
Step 5: There is a heart on your baby's chest.
For a gentle amount of pressure, use your fingertips.Move across their chest to the shoulders by starting at the middle of their rib cage.The middle of their chest is where your fingertips should meet.
Step 6: Make an X on your baby's torso.
The baby's hip should be stroked up to their shoulder.On the other side, do the same thing.
Step 7: For the back massage, place your baby on your lap or bare chest.
If you want, you can place them on a blanket in front of you.Make sure that their head is turned to one side so they can breathe.
Step 8: Make circles and stroke your baby.
Press on your baby's spine with your fingers.There are small circles on the left and right sides of your baby's back.You can stroke your fingers from your baby's neck to their buttocks.Finally, use the tips of your fingers to rake up and down your child's back.
Step 9: To stroke your baby's head, cradle it in both hands.
Make sure your baby is well supported by reaching underneath their head and neck.They have small circles on their head.The soft spot is at the top of their head.
Step 10: You can make a heart around the baby's face.
The tips of your fingers can be used.Go to the crown of your baby's head.
Step 11: Your baby has eyebrows, nose, and cheeks.
You can use your fingers for this movement as well.Slow down and be gentle.Tell your baby which part of their face you are touching.
Step 12: Soft, gentle circles are used to massage your baby's jaw.
Only apply a small amount of pressure with your fingers.You can trace a circle around their cheeks.
Step 13: You can stroke their arms with your fingers.
Hold your baby's wrist with one hand.encircle your baby's arm below their shoulder and stroke gently downward.As you move downward, you can gently milk the arm by applying just a little pressure.The movements should be repeated on the other side.You can repeat this movement on both sides.
Step 14: Rub your baby with your hands.
To relax your baby's arm, tap it with your fingers.Move your thumbs up to the top of their palm.They should repeat on their other hand.
Step 15: Put a squeeze on each finger.
You can stroke your baby from their wrist to the tip of their finger.You should be very gentle with your pressure when you switch your attention to each little finger.It's important to do both hands.
Step 16: Place a "C" around your baby's thigh.
The same bracelet movement was performed on your baby's arms.Move your baby from their hip down to their ankle by stroke.Move to the other side if you reverse and repeat the movement a few times.
Step 17: You can massage your baby's feet with your hands.
Move your thumbs up and over each other, like you are climbing a ladder.Then, stroke from their toes.You can trace circles on the soles of their feet.Finally, make small circles with your fingertips.
Step 18: Flex your baby's legs on a bicycle.
The flexion part of the massage should help your baby gain weight, improve their bone development, aid with digestion, and soothe gas pains.You can hold your baby's feet in both hands.Then, make your baby move against their tummy by pumping their legs.
Step 19: Your baby's arms should be flexed like butterfly wings.
Hold your baby's hands and smile.Move your baby's arms out across their chest to help them bend their elbows.
Step 20: You should have at least 30 minutes for your massage.
When you know you won't be rushed, choose a time.It will be a calm and relaxed experience for you and your baby.It's possible that the massage will make your baby sleepy, so make it part of your nightly routine.They can learn to associate massage with sleep.If you massage your baby before they bath, you will be able to rinse off any oils you use during the session.
Step 21: Wait until your baby is alert.
Wait at least an hour after feeding to give your baby a massage.This will make it easier for them to digest.If your baby is awake and wide-eyed, the massage will work best.
Step 22: Set a blanket in the room to warm it up.
Since you will be undressing your baby down to their diaper, it is best if the room is warm.Your baby will not get chilled during the session.A thick and soft blanket is needed to lay the baby on during the massage.
Step 23: The benefits of massage can be enhanced by using unscented oils.
The best oils for a baby are coconut and safflower.It has been shown that oil has some benefits.It could lead to some extra weight gain if it keeps your baby's skin nice and moist.Rub a small amount between your fingers to warm up the oils.
Step 24: Sing or play music for your baby.
Your voice can help your baby relax.While you play some music in the background, speak to them in a sing-song tone.You can provide the music on your own by singing the songs yourself.
Step 25: You can learn your baby's responses.
You can learn your baby's individual signs over time.Expect a happy baby to coo, pass gas, make eye contact, and breathe easily and evenly.A stressed out baby might get the hiccups, have red or pale skin, and/or cry.