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Baby massage is an ancient practice in India, the home of Ayurveda and is considered to provide physical and emotional benefits to the growing child. Here are 12 Steps To Do Baby Massage.
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Index 1. Ayurvedic Baby Massage 2. Ayurvedic Baby Massage Oil 3. 12 Steps To Do Baby Massage 4. 6 Benefits of Baby Massage
12 Steps To Do Baby Massage 1. Start with the baby lying on her back part, and apply the warmed massage oil to the limbs and in the front of the body in long, sweeping strokes. 2. Massage the crown of the head in circular clockwise strokes.
3. Massage around the ears area and side of the head in circular motions. 4. Massage on both side of shoulders in circular motions clockwise, then up and down the arms, and then the palm and back of the hands clockwise.
5. Gently massage on the chest. 6. Massage the abdomen using a circular motion around the centre in a clockwise direction.
7. Massage the hips in a clockwise direction. 8. Massage up and down the legs, then the feet, using a clockwise circular motion with a thumb over the soles of the feet.
9. Turn the baby over onto her front, and massage the back side of the head in a circular motion. 10. Massage the back very gently up and down in gentle strokes.
11. Massage the buttocks in a circular motion. 12. Massage up and down the backs of the legs.
6 Benefits of Baby Massage 1. Activates important bonding hormones between mother and baby. 2. Promotes healthy and nourished skin. 3. Increases the circulation of the blood and the lymphatic system.
4. Drains toxins from the baby’s body and strengthens the immune system. 5. Helps with bowel movements and baby’s digestion. 6. Helps with baby’s sound sleep.