After giving the baby a bath, many mothers and fathers give the child a relaxing massage, taking advantage of the moment of applying the creams before putting on the diaper and dressing him. It is a ritual that has many benefits for both the baby and the person administering the massage, not only if they are the parents, but also the siblings or grandparents.
The little one receives it as a pleasant moment of pampering and calm, while strengthening the bond between the baby and the person who gives him the massage. This is because the sense of touch is one of the most developed in newborns, who do not yet see clearly, but they do feel the caresses and skin of their family members.
The Spanish Association of Infant Massage (AEMI) highlights that “through tactile stimulation it allows you to connect in an intense way with the baby’s physical and emotional world.” They add that “the warm and loving hands of the parents generate a special communication, through language that goes beyond the verbal and the physical; It is an act of love”.
Thus, massage becomes a perfect tool to pamper the baby, as well as calm him. It is perfect for little ones who have a hard time at bath time and benefit from that moment of relaxation afterwards, as well as for children who have trouble falling asleep, helping them relax and stay calm before putting them to bed. cradle.
Likewise, it is a perfect opportunity to reinforce the care of the baby’s skin, taking advantage of the act of massaging to administer creams or nourishing oils that take care of their delicate dermis. In the case of babies with digestive problems, such as colic, gas or constipation, it is advisable to accompany the massage with some specific movements to relieve these conditions, in which case you can ask your pediatrician for advice.
