Baby Massage

F013 150ml £9.25
MUM & BABY MOISTURISER LAVENDER
Massage lotion for mother or baby’s sensitive skin

F030 150ml £9.25
BABY LOTION NO SCENT
3 in 1 massage lotion, moisturiser and cleanser

What are the benefits of baby massage?
How to give your baby the perfect massage

Article: How to give your baby the perfect massage

1/ Setting the Scene
Make the room warm, free of drafts and dim the lights (candles create that relaxing mood). Create a cosy, soft area for your baby to lie on and start with your baby lying on the back so he/she can see you whilst massaging.

2/ What Product to Use
Avoid anything that is based on mineral oil or strongly perfumed. Ideally use Green People’s Baby Massage Lotions, which are Certified Organic and especially made for massaging sensitive, young skin.

Choose between: Mum & Baby Moisturiser with soothing French Lavender (from essential oils – NO artificial perfumes) Or ‘Baby Lotion No Scent’

Apply a small amount onto your hands and rub your hands to warm it up first. Keep one hand in contact with your baby’s skin at all times, this will help the positive energy flow between you and your child.

3/ Timing
Avoid massaging before or after feeding or when your baby has just woken up. A Good time for massaging is in the evening before bedtime. The calming massage will encourage relaxation, some babies actually fall asleep during a massage and their sleep seems to be deeper and longer.

4/ Helpful Tips for your massage technique
Stephanie Monteath-Wilson works part time with Green People and is a qualified massage therapist. Here are her tips for giving the perfect baby massage.

Always start with your baby’s feet and legs as this is where your baby is used to being touched. Rub feet firmly and use a stroking action up the legs. Always massage towards the heart in smooth, sweeping actions.

Move up towards your baby’s tummy using firm but gentle motions. Never press or use finger tips, only use the palm of your hands or the pads of your fingers. Always massage the tummy area in a clockwise motion (the direction of the natural flow of their digestive system.)

Move towards your baby’s chest, then on to the arms and hands and rub palms. Remember to massage towards the heart, stroking the arms upwards from the hands.

Gently turn your baby over (onto the tummy) and use stroking movements on shoulders, back and down to the buttocks. Always take care of your baby’s delicate spinal area and work gently either side of the spine.

Carefully turn your baby over to face you and starting in the gap at the top of the nose between the eye brows, use gentle stroking actions as you glide your fingers up towards the hair line. Repeat as many times as you wish. Do not massage near the eyes or eyelids.

5/ If your baby resists
It can take time for your baby to become accustomed and accept the massage as a part of their routine. Don’t give up! We are sure that you and your baby shortly will look forward to this special and bonding experience.

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