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What are the infant massage advantages?
You know, Fabiana, Rebecca really likes being massaged and pampered, but I am worried about
spoiling her. Oh, don't worry about that! Cuddling
children when they are that small isn't spoiling them, and the massage will make her feel more
secure and relaxed. It's truly a wonderful experience.
It sure is. I get to relax too! I'm sure you do. It is important to initiate
rituals and actions that are repeated over time so that the child begins to associate
these rituals with pleasant experiences. That makes sense. May I show you how I usually
massage her, so you can give me some advice? Sure, I'd love to see!
Well to start with I get comfortable by taking off my rings and bracelets.
Perfect! I take a little oil. Good!
I usually warm it up with my hands.
That's very good. The child will associate this gesture with the coming massage, it's
a very important ritual. I suggest that you use natural or organic oil products because
they help hydrate the skin and let your hands glide easily on the baby's body. I don't recommend
mineral oils since they don't allow the skin to breathe and essential oils are not the
best either, because they are too concentrated for infant massages. As you can see the massage
benefits the whole body - legs to feet - good.
For infantile colic with trapped gas an abdominal massage is also very good around the entire tummy. A facial massage is very relaxing and
also helps open the airways when the baby has a cold, helping the baby breathe better.
Am I doing alright? Very good
I learned how by taking an infant massage course.
So you knew everything already? Great!