Where can I massage my child if he doesn't eat?

Children often encounter various problems as they grow up, especially eating, which is the most troubling problem for parents. Because if a child does not eat, parents will definitely worry that it will affect the child's development, especially whether the various elements in the child's body can meet his healthy growth. Therefore, parents will definitely try every possible way to get their children to eat more. One method that is currently popular is children's massage. Where should I massage my child if he doesn't eat?

Technique: The spleen earth point is located on the radial side of the thumb. During the operation, push along the radial edge of the thumb from the tip to the base of the finger, repeatedly 100 to 300 times.

Efficacy: It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, promoting appetite, and removing dampness and heat.

Pediatric Massage for Clearing the Stomach Meridian

Technique: The stomach meridian point is located on the outer side of thenar eminence, between the red and white flesh. During the operation, push along the border between the red and white flesh, from the transverse line of the wrist to the transverse line of the palm, 100 to 500 times.

Efficacy: It has the effects of regulating the stomach, harmonizing the stomach, resolving accumulation and clearing away heat. It can treat anorexia, abdominal distension, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain, etc.

Massage for children: rubbing the spleen point

Technique: The spleen point is located 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra on the back. During the operation, use your thumb or middle finger to press and rub this point 10 to 50 times.

Efficacy: It can regulate the spleen and treat food accumulation, phlegm and other symptoms.

Massage for children: rubbing the stomach point

Technique: The stomach point is located 1.5 inches lateral to the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra on the back. During the operation, use your thumb or middle finger to press and rub this point 10 to 50 times.

Efficacy: It can soothe the stomach and reduce reflux, and treat hiccups, vomiting, stomach pain, etc.

Children's Massage and the Eight Diagrams

Technique: Take Nei Laogong as the center and the radius is about 2/3 of the distance from the center to the transverse line of the middle finger root, forming a circle. Transport 300 to 500 times.

Efficacy: It can relax the chest and stomach, regulate the rise and fall, and is effective in treating cough, anorexia, and abdominal distension.

Technique: The transverse line of the first interphalangeal joint on the palm surface of the index, middle, ring and little fingers. When operating, pinch and rub the four horizontal lines from the index finger to the little finger, pinching once every 3 to 5 times of rubbing.

Efficacy: It has the effect of eliminating accumulation and malnutrition, and can treat stomachache, abdominal pain, anorexia, weight loss, etc.

1. See a doctor to confirm whether the child’s lack of appetite is affected by the weather or due to physical reasons.

2. Eat regularly and get enough sleep

Eat regularly, take meals at regular times, and ensure food hygiene. Live a regular life, get enough sleep, and have regular bowel movements. The nutrition should be comprehensive, and eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Eat less snacks and sweets, and drink less beverages.

3. Improve the eating environment and maintain a good mood. Improve the eating environment so that children can concentrate on eating and maintain a good mood.

4. Avoid chasing and feeding.

When a child deliberately refuses to eat, parents should not give in. If the child skips one or two meals, parents should not worry, as this means that the child has consumed enough energy and will naturally ask to eat at a certain time. Meeting a requirement should never be made a condition for a child to eat.