What are the benefits of giving an infant a baby massage?
A loving massage can be comforting and soothing for babies, almost from the moment they are born. Babies are soothed by physical contact such as cradling and caressing; massage brings a new dimension to your relationship, increasing bonding and boosting you confidence in your mothering skills. You baby will feel more relaxed, sleep better, become stronger and have soft and nourished skin. In India and Africa, babies are massaged with olive oil on a daily basis as part of their bathing routine and playtime activity. Introduce your baby to gentle stroking on the head and back for a few minutes at a time, but stop immediately if the baby seems to dislike it and make sure you do not use oils or a massage routine until your baby is four weeks old. For the first month of your baby’s life, use only sweet almond, olive oil or a blend of both, when massaging your baby. For the second month, you can add q drop of either lavender or chamomile per 100ml of base oil or add a 1 drop of lavender or c
