Baby2day

READY TO START

Lie your baby on a soft towel, and make sure you give him plenty of eye contact, talking to him and smiling as you massage him.

NECK, SHOULDER, AND ARMS

Using a downward motion, stroke his neck then move onto his shoulders, working from neck out. Massage his arms by gently squeezing them as you move along. Massage his wrists, hands, and fingers, stroking each finger with your fingertips and thumbs.

Massaging your baby

Massage is a wonderful way to show your baby that you love him, as well as helping calm him when he�s unsettled. It has lots of health benefits, too, including boosting the immune system, improving circulation, and toning muscles.

WHAT YOU NEED

Baby oil or lotion
Soft towel for your baby to lie on
Calming music

HOW TO MASSAGE

You can massage your baby from about two weeks. Choose a time when he is not sleep and do it in a warm room with warm hands.

A good time to massage is last thing at night, after your baby�s bath, when he is calm and relaxed. It�s also best to do it between feeds: if he has just been fed he may be too full to be comfortable; similarly if he is hungry he may quickly become unsettled.

If your baby doesn�t like to be undressed, leave his vest on and just work on his legs and arms. Otherwise, work from the head down with light strokes, massaging both sides symmetrically. Be very gentle at first, increasing the pressure only when and if your baby is obviously happy. When you have massaged his front, turn your baby over and begin massaging his back, working from the head down.

If your baby does become fretful, it�s best to stop and try again another day.

HEAD (top)

Lightly massage the crown of his head using circular strokes (avoiding his fontanelles), then work down the side of his cheeks. Massage his forehead working from the centre out, moving across his eyebrows and ears.

LEGS

Work from his thighs to his knees, stroking in a downward motion around the shins, gently squeezing them as you go.

FEET AND TOES

Rub ankles and feet, stroking from heel to toe and gentle massage each toe.

SMILE AND KISSES

Keep your baby interested by giving him lots of smiles and kisses-quickly chatting and singing will also help him enjoy the occasion.

CHEST AND TUMMY

Gently stroke your baby�s tummy using a circular motion, working clockwise and outwards from his tummy button with your fingertips.

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