If the baby has diarrhea, should I massage him counterclockwise or clockwise?

The baby's spleen and stomach functions are very weak. If you are not careful, such as feeding the baby raw, cold or greasy food, it is easy to damage the baby's spleen and stomach, causing diarrhea symptoms. In fact, baby diarrhea can be relieved by massage, but most parents don't know whether to massage the baby counterclockwise or clockwise when the baby has diarrhea. In fact, babies with diarrhea need counterclockwise massage.

Should I massage my baby clockwise or counterclockwise when he/she has diarrhea?

Counterclockwise massage

Generally speaking, counterclockwise massaging can stop diarrhea, while clockwise massaging the abdomen can help digestion and relieve constipation. If the baby has diarrhea, it is natural to massage him counterclockwise.

Specific method:

Parents can spread their palms, place them on the baby's abdomen, and gently rub counterclockwise for about 50 times, or for about 2 minutes. This massage technique can help the baby stop diarrhea and promote gastrointestinal function.

Massage method for baby diarrhea

1. Push back:

Parents should rub the baby's spine from bottom to top until the skin turns slightly red and warm. Diarrhea can damage the baby's menstrual fluid, and qi, blood and menstrual fluid have the same origin, so the baby needs to be replenished with qi and blood. The spine belongs to the Du meridian in traditional Chinese medicine, which controls the yang of the whole body. Pushing the back can replenish yang, strengthen the spleen and kidneys, enhance the baby's resistance and relieve the symptoms of diarrhea.

2. Push up seven vertebrae:

Parents use the side of the thumb or the pads of the index and middle fingers to push from the baby's coccyx upwards to the waist, which is the Du meridian point, and stop at the depression below the second lumbar vertebra. When massaging, the technique can be a little heavier, and it is appropriate to push until the skin becomes warm. This can help the baby stop diarrhea very well.

3. Rub the navel:

The baby lies flat on his back, and the parents use the base of the palm or the tip of the middle finger to rub the baby's belly button from light to heavy for 3-5 minutes each time. This can effectively relieve the baby's diarrhea symptoms.

4. Rub your thumb:

Let the baby lie flat on the bed or in the mother's arms. Hold the baby's hand with one hand with the palm facing up. Use the index finger and middle finger of the other hand to fix the baby's thumb. Use the threaded surface of your thumb to rub the baby's thumb thread in a clockwise direction for at least 100 circles.

5. Kneading door:

Banmen acupoint is located on the thenar plane of the palm. Dad or mom can use the tip of the right thumb to rub the baby's thenar palm clockwise about 50 times. Massaging here can help the baby strengthen the spleen and promote digestion, enhance the peristalsis of the intestines, and make the baby's intestinal function better.

6. Nourishing the kidneys:

Parents should press the outermost section of the baby's little finger and rotate it clockwise for 150-300 times. This is the reaction point of the baby's kidney meridian. The kidney governs water, so massaging this area can replenish kidney water and prevent the baby from dehydration due to diarrhea.

Baby diarrhea massage precautions

1. Pay special attention to the time when massaging your baby. For example, when the baby has just finished a meal, he needs time to digest the food. Massage at this time may easily lead to problems. The best time to massage is before taking a bath.

2. Creating a good environment can make your baby like massage more. You can play music, use toys, or chat with your baby.

3. Move gently when massaging and avoid too much pressure, especially on the head. Even when massaging the back and abdomen, be gentle and move in the right direction, not the wrong one.

4. Massage is not something that should be done every week or every two weeks. Instead, it should be a daily routine. Massage your baby for 15-30 minutes every day. If it is not possible to do it every day, then at least 3-4 days a week.

5. If your baby has diarrhea, you should go to a regular hospital in time. Massage can only be an auxiliary treatment to avoid delaying the baby's treatment.