Baby massage is a wonderful moment of bonding between baby and mother. Baby massage is very beneficial for physical and emotional development of infants. Babies will get benefit most if massaged every day at his/her first six or seven months of his/her life.
1. The best time to massage the baby is before bathing or at night before bed time to help him sleep well better.
2. Massage duration is 10-15 minutes.
3. Make sure the room warm and not windy. Keep your relaxed, comfortable, and not disturbed.
4. Make sure your hands clean and warm. Remove jewelry and keep your nails do not scratch the baby's skin.
5. To help massage the baby may use baby oil or baby lotion
to reduce friction and make the baby feel more comfortable. If using baby oil, it is advisable to wipe the skin by using a wet washlap.
Source: Booklet JnJ Baby
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1. The best time to massage the baby is before bathing or at night before bed time to help him sleep well better.
2. Massage duration is 10-15 minutes.
3. Make sure the room warm and not windy. Keep your relaxed, comfortable, and not disturbed.
4. Make sure your hands clean and warm. Remove jewelry and keep your nails do not scratch the baby's skin.
5. To help massage the baby may use baby oil or baby lotion
to reduce friction and make the baby feel more comfortable. If using baby oil, it is advisable to wipe the skin by using a wet washlap.Source: Booklet JnJ Baby
Image: www.flowerstocolombia.com
