What are the precautions for baby head massage?

After the baby is born, parents will always pay attention to his/her development and are very strict with the baby's care. It can be said that parents revolve around their children. They have little free time every day and attach great importance to their babies. Of course, children also need to undergo a variety of physical exercises, such as gymnastics, limb exercises, head rotation, etc. These activities should be selected according to the baby's age and physical health. So what are the precautions for baby head massage?

Things to note when massaging your baby’s head:

1. The intensity of the massage for the baby must be light, and the massage movements should be stroking or gentle kneading. Be gentle when pinching to avoid hurting the baby's delicate blood vessels. Pinch, slide your fingers a bit, then pinch again. So baby massage should be called caressing more accurately.

2. When massaging the baby, the mother's hands should stroke from the baby's head to the body, and then from the body to the limbs. This massage technique is exactly the opposite of general adult massage.

3. Place your baby in a safe place during massage. If you don't feel comfortable massaging on the floor, be careful not to let your baby roll off when you place him in a bed or chair. Especially when the baby is 11-14 weeks old and can turn over by himself, the mother should be more careful.

4. All supplies should be prepared before massage, and sudden noises should be avoided in advance to maintain a quiet atmosphere.

5. After completing the warm-up exercises, choose a comfortable position that you can maintain for a long time. Kneeling, especially sitting on your heels, can damage the knee ligaments. If you start in this position, it is best to change the position when you turn your baby over and massage his back. To keep your body in good shape, remember to bend from the hips during massage and keep your back straight. Bending the waist and leaning forward can easily make people tired and may also cause damage to the back, especially when bending the waist to one side to do actions such as picking up a towel. Twisting your waist while bending your body can easily injure your back. Maintaining a good posture will be more beneficial for baby massage.

5. When massaging, place your hands in the correct position and lean your spine forward, then you can easily control the massage techniques. This is good for both the baby and the mother, because massaging in this position can relieve tension in the mother's local muscles.

6. Choose an appropriate time every day to massage your baby, such as when the baby is quiet or not too hungry. Be careful not to do it after eating or when you want to sleep. This is best done after the baby's bath or while the baby is being dressed, so the room should be warm. The length of time can be flexibly controlled, it can be a few minutes or more than ten minutes.

7. Massage 1-3 times a day depending on the specific situation.

8. Keep your hands clean and trim your nails to avoid scratching the baby's skin. Warm your hands before massaging.

9. Massage is not only a mechanical exercise, it also conveys love and affection. You can play some soft music to let the baby receive massage in a happy mood.

What are the precautions for baby head massage? Parents can massage their baby's head every day. There are certain techniques and postures for massage, and you cannot massage randomly. You must also pay attention to the movements and time of the massage. After massaging the head, you can also massage the face, body or limbs, etc. Children have tender skin, so it is best to use massage oil when massaging to avoid parents' hands hurting the skin. The combination of techniques is beneficial to their growth.