Massage

Massage
Target Age:
Early Infant
What To Do:

After bath time, try gently, (but somewhat firmly), massaging your infant's body. If your infant has discomfort, a massage may be calming and soothing. Massaging your infant's feet can be especially relaxing. Lightly encircle one of your infant's limbs with your hand. Lightly massage your infant's hand or foot in a circular motion. Repeat for all the limbs. Using 2 fingers, slowly massage your infant's trunk in clockwise circles. Turn your infant over and massage your infant's back. Repetitive downward massaging is calming for your infant.

Variations:

Repetitive upward massaging tends to make your infant more alert.

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Activity Contributor:
Beth Bronsil, M. Ed.
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