Infant massage helps to increase the bonding between the baby and their parents or caregiver.
Especially after they have been bundled up tight for a long period of time.
There could be some contraindications* for massage therapy to anyone, but especially infants.
If they have hypersensitive skin you want to avoid irritating it.
Using natural oils such as coconut or jojoba oil will help to reduce the irritation.
Before fully engaging in infant massage with your baby, you must ask for permission.
Always direct your pressure towards their center.
Roll your baby over once you think youve relaxed what you could and work on the other side.
Note specific abdominal and feet techniques.
Going in the other direction would back them up and cause a lot of pain.
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