Fussy baby? Massage baby to more comfort

Just a few minutes of sleep, then came the sound of the Little One waking and crying. Only after being picked up for a while, he calmed down and went back to sleep. This may be familiar to parents. In order to rest Mother can be more calm, baby massage is one way that can make the Little Sleep soundly and avoid excessive fuss.

If the touch when held can be soothing, then the massage throughout the baby's body can certainly bring more benefits.

Central nervous stimulation

Massage on the Little is believed to stimulate the central nervous system, so the brain produces more serotonin which makes it comfortable while reducing cortisol (a hormone released in stress). This condition then makes the baby's breath and heartbeat slower, so the baby feel relaxed.

This is reinforced research that shows, baby massage is believed to help the baby to sleep more soundly, and avoid crying and fussing excessively. Baby massage will also help in relieving colic and constipation. Massage in infants is also called able to improve the ability of infants against harmful germs. Although this still requires further research.

The benefits of massage on the Little is not just physical. However, this activity can support emotional development and strengthen the relationship of the Little with Mother and Father. Touch and movement while massaging can be a pleasant form of communication between the Little with both parents.

Massaging babies using oils such as baby oil, can help babies calm down and make the massage easier. When Mother or Dad is massaging, accompany it by saying a soft sentence or a soothing song. Try to look into the eyes of the Little while massaging. This process is also called to help mothers at risk or being depressed after childbirth.

It is not advisable to massage the baby during hunger, when full, after eating, or too close to bedtime. The best time is between feeding time and the baby is not sleepy yet, because at that time, the baby can interact well during the massage process. In addition to these times, the baby can also be massaged after bathing.

Benefits for Premature Babies

In particular, massaging a baby who is born prematurely with baby oil is believed to help increase weight. Therefore, the stimulation of the massage can reach the nerve that connects between the brain and stomach, so that the digestion process becomes more optimal.

The heart rate of premature babies who are massaged can also become more stable. Likewise, more stable brain activity, and increased bone density will be seen in premature infants who are massaged.

Not until there alone, massage on premature babies also have a higher tolerance when feeling pain or stress. In another study showed, massage in premature infants are equally effective, either performed by Mother or expert therapist. The positive effects of massage are believed to be more noticeable when using oil.

The developments that then allow premature babies who were given massage therapy will recover faster and can go home soon.

Come on, Mother, optimize the benefits of baby massage so that Little Baby sleep more soundly and no longer fussy.