Is cupping OK for babies?

Cupping is the most commonly used method in traditional Chinese medicine to treat common diseases. Cupping can have a very good therapeutic effect, and it can also have a preventive and health-care effect when there is no disease. Many people can use cupping to treat diseases and maintain health. But some people are not interested in cupping. So can babies be cupped? Let’s talk about it below.

Cupping is usually performed on adults, but babies can also be cupped because their skin is delicate. The cupping time should not be too long, as it will easily cause blisters on the skin.

Several cupping methods suitable for babies:

Babies with diarrhea: Pull up and down along the navel, or go down along the spine from the top to the buttocks.

Babies who have caught a cold: You can apply the massage from the back, two finger widths away from both sides of the spine, moving from top to bottom.

Cupping is also beneficial for babies, especially those with poor physical constitution. Cupping on the back can improve immunity, strengthen the spleen and stomach. When cupping your baby, you must control the time well, remove the cups immediately and do not leave them in place. It is best to cup until the skin turns red.

Do not burn your baby and pay attention to fire prevention. Cupping is not suitable for babies with blood diseases, skin swelling, ulcers and other skin injuries. Cupping is prohibited for babies with thrombocytopenic purpura.

When cupping, you should choose an appropriate body position and a part with plump muscles. It is not suitable for areas with improper body position, movement, uneven bones, or excessive hair. When cupping, you should choose a cup of appropriate size according to the area to be cupped. The operation must be quick to ensure that the can is pulled tight and adsorbed effectively.

No matter what kind of treatment method is used, it should only be used when it is appropriate for the condition. No matter how good the treatment is, it will be ineffective if it is not the right one. In addition, such treatment may cause greater harm to the body. The same is true for cupping, although it has good therapeutic effects. However, when choosing to use it, you should still use it under the guidance of a doctor.