Newborn Baby Massage Indian Style

Massaging a newborn baby enhances health of the baby. There are many other benefits of a newborn massage, such as calming the baby, having a good circulation of blood, weight gain, digestive power, bonding, and strengthening of love between mother and baby.

Newborn baby massages are essential for the baby to rest, sleep soundly. Experts say, massaging the newborn promotes the health and physical development of the baby.

Let us know in detail the complete information about the massage of the newborn. In this article on BABY CARE TIPS, you will get the answers to all the questions about the massage of the newborn baby, so read this article completely, read it carefully.

How to massage baby :-

We should start massaging our baby after the umbilical cord falls off, then we can start massaging our baby and daily we should give at least 10 to 15 mins of massage to our newborn baby before bathing.

1. It will make your baby feels relax.
2. Do not massage your baby if she or he has a fever above 100 degrees.do not massage your baby during a feeding.
3. Baby massage is good for babies that are born at 32 weeks gestation or more and that weigh more than 3 pounds.
4. Do not massage directly over a wound or incision.
5. Some times babies who have some type of blood condition or cancer should not be massaged.

Tips for massaging your baby :

1. Make sure baby is not allergic to oils/any oil but it is always good to use coconut oil.
2. Take coconut oil on your palm and rub it , always start massaging from the head, use your palm then on cheeks, upper lips and lower lips.
3. So that babies nose bone is very soft at the beginning
4. So you can massage their gently and give shape
5. If the weather is not too cold then you can pour a little amount of oil into your baby’s ear it will help in cleaning.
6. Ears from inside. Do not use earbuds perform this if the weather is not cold.
7. Initially your baby may cry but later on, your baby gets adjusted and they love being massaged by you.
8. Massage your baby’s chest, you can do it 10 to 12 times
9. And start massaging your baby’s hand also from bottom to up direction and repeat it for around 5 to 6 times.
10. Now start massaging your baby’s legs along with their feet if your baby starts crying you can always sing a good song which your baby likes the most. 
11. Massage your baby’s legs from bottom to up directions and repeat the same step 9 to 10 times.
12. Whenever you are massaging your baby do it gently don’t be too harsh.
13. Now we can make our baby do exercise we should make baby feel happy and enjoys the whole process.
14. Now it’s legs exercise some times baby may become stubborn in that case you can leg one by one, make your baby feel comfortable. 

Benefits of oil massage for your baby:

1. Oil Massage makes your baby feel secure and safe reduces crying, regulates breathing, and keep him warm.
2. Improves blood circulation to the hands and feet.
3. Regulates his or her sleeping pattern.
4. Helping relax your baby and makes him or her less anxious.
5. Makes digestion and bowel movements are easier.
6. In premature babies, massaging helps to boost weight gain, stabilize the heart rate and increase brain activity.

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Which are the best oils for your baby’s massage?

Although many types of oils are useful for your infant’s skin,season-specific oils keep him or her happy all day long.

1. Coconut oil: It is light in texture, easily absorbed, and has a cooling effect. being anti-fungal and anti bacterial coconut oil is great for the health of your baby’s skin.
2. Sesame oil: Sesame oil is very healthy and mild. And it makes your child feel better. It helps to strengthen the bones.
3. Oils that are good for baby massage in winter:
4. Mustard oil: Use mustard oil like massage oil. Many people recommend heating this oil with garlic Fenugreek seeds, and carom seeds and then using the oil after it has cooled down.
5. Olive oil: This oil is a popular choice among mothers, however, don’t use it if you’d baby has sensitive skin or other skin problems.
6. Almond oil: Almond oil is rich in vitamin E. Almond oil gives a brilliant smell. And almond oil is good for the skin because it makes your baby's skin soft and supple. It is recommended to use pure almond oil for a baby’s massage.
7. Sunflower oil: This oil has been used traditionally. However recent studies have shown that sunflower oil for baby massage can be linked to cases of eczema. To get real benefits for using sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is good for massage your baby.
8. Chamomile oil: Chamomile is a good choice if your baby has sensitive skin or skin rashes. This oil can help to cure colic and ensure your baby gets sound sleep.

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