It is important to know how much pressure to use on your baby for a massage. The pressure you should use should be the same as pressing your eyelids without any discomfort. Practice by closing your eyes and gently press your eyelids. Use only your fingertips in the small areas of your baby’s body. In larger areas use the palm of the hand. Babies especially enjoy having their feet and hands massaged and their faces gently stroked.
Use this valuable time to soothe and calm your baby and stay relaxed and calm yourself. Creating a special time for baby massage will only take 10—15 minutes but will give far reaching and long term results.
For more detailed information on Baby Massage and its benefits visit www.cfc-efc.ca; www.makewayforbaby.com; www.babycentre.co.uk/baby - to mention a few.