The ideal pressure to use on a baby is similar to that obtained when closing your eyes and pressing the eyelids without any discomfort.
In the small areas fingertips should be used. In bigger areas, such as the babies back and chest, the palms of the hand should be used.
The basis of massage is skin to skin contact. Therefore parents should massage their babies once all the baby’s clothes have been removed. Oil will helps the hands move over the baby’s body smoothly, and allows long, continuous strokes to be made without causing friction.
Natural oils, such as almond oil, grape-seed oil or [...]
If possible, baby massage should be incorporated into a baby’s daily routine. Even a 15 minute massage session will prove beneficial to both mother and baby. However, if this is not possible, even massaging a baby three times a week will still have positive results.