How to give a perfect baby massage
- Pour massage oil onto your palms and rub them together to warm the oil. Use mild, light strokes and massage oil into baby’s skin.
- Gently place your hand flat against the body starting at the center of the tummy and pushing to the side moving outwards.
- Begin the massage with the legs. Start with the thigh and slowly move your hand down to the feet and toes. Move your thumb in a slight circular motion to massage the feet.
- Next, massage the hands starting with the shoulder and moving down to the hands and fingers. Gently squeeze the palm and fingers.
- Work your way slowly to the chest and tummy by moving your hands in a heart-shaped motion starting from the chest and ending at the center of the tummy.
- To finish, gently roll the baby over on the tummy and give a back rub. Use a circular motion to go from the shoulder to the hip.
- Massage for 15 to 20 minutes or keep going for as long as the baby seems to be enjoying your caress.
- Baby will appreciate the routine so end every massage in the same way to let her know that massage time is over.
