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how to massage your baby

JadieLady by JadieLady Young Parent(August 2006) (rank 58th)

always make sure you tart at a time when you and baby are both clam and happy. i like to use change time. or after bath time.

start by putting a moisturiser, oil or baby poweder on baby and your hands. i like to start on the back and

sloooooowsy run my hands down his shouldres over his arms and legs and i do this for a couple of minutes. i then turn him over .

the n i slowly massage his legs and feet, using long running strokes. you do not have t literally 'massage' baby, just rub your hands gently. make sure you go to the tips of his toes. then i do arms hands and fingers.

i try to keep i contact with my baby so i can see his responses and know if he is uncomfortable. if you baby ever shows signs of discomfort stop immediately. for newborns, try to restrict massage times to  around 5 minutes.

always use gently movements, long strokes and circular rubbing mvoements. and remember to aplly more oil/gel/poweder a needed. work your way over bubby's body, and concentrate on chest and tummy.

i always finsih off with a tickle :)

singing while you massage can help keep baby calm and relaxed. and adds to the overall atmosphere.

never massage your baby if he/she has inflamed skin, or a rash. never massage baby if he or she appears to have a fever. always consult your GP if you are unsure.

This is just one way of massaging baby, not the only.  other ways include running your fingers up and down bubs back while telling a story. things like 'this little piggy' are also considered short forms of massage.

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exquisite-flower
November 2006 | exquisite-flower
Luv massage
Additional benefit of giving her the treatment is that now E does it to me too on occasion.  We used to do it after bath or at bedtime or first thing in the morning.  If she catches me lying down on my bed she will come and just put her hands on my back, arms, legs, shoulders, where she can reach really, and just run softly.  It is not massage, but it is still soothing and relaxing, so it does have a great effect regardless. 
Peace
EF.x 


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Tink1976
November 2006 | Tink1976
Good article but..............
could you read through your articles before publishing them as they tend to have a few typos which can make them hard to read otherwise this is a good article. (hope you don't take offence)


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gr8est
5.00 (Excellent) | August 2006 | gr8est
one good turn...

i hope they will do the same for me when im old i like the added pics they r soo cute at that age and massage is good for bonding and circulation too



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allyp
4.00 (Good) | August 2006 | allyp
powder..
Good advice you gave.. But i would take out the baby powder unless it's the lotion baby powder. Because if the baby inhale's it, it could cause breathing problems. I was reading up on it, and it has happened before to a baby.


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angelmum
4.00 (Good) | August 2006 | angelmum
how to massage your baby
They just love it don't they, my kids still ask for a massage with the special cream!!


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