First off congratulations on your newborn baby! While at the hospital, ask the nurses and doctors as many questions as you can think of there is no dumb question. Massage for babies is one of the best remedies for relieving stress and tension. If you have been researching ways to relieve symptoms, you will have undoubtedly read about the benefits of massage and how it can work wonders for your health and well-being as well as the health of your baby. As soon as the baby is born, baby massages can be applied to him or her; however you must be careful and not touch the navel area. You must wait 4-7 days until their umbilical cord stump falls off. Based on scientific research, massaging premature babies has enormous benefits for them. Premature …show more content…
Many people massage their babies after a good bath, or even before one to get the baby all relaxed. The parent must be calm as well when they are performing baby massages. If they aren't, there's a chance the baby will absorb the negative emotions the parent is feeling and they might get hurt. It is highly recommended to not massage a baby after they have eaten. It is best to wait an hour or so later, otherwise it might cause vomiting. Also, make sure that your baby is well fed before you massage them. If they are hungry when you are massaging them, this might make them feel more unsettled and stressed. Length of a Baby Massage. Baby massages tend to last about 20 minutes to 30 minutes. Babies are not very large, so massaging them is easy and quick. If you are just starting, it might take a bit longer because it takes time to learn the techniques and getting used to. You can practice and learn more of the techniques by enrolling into baby massage classes. Usually they can be found in nurseries or sometimes even in some hospitals. If you cannot find any classes, you can always look for books, DVDs and videos. There are a dozen out there detailing the many types of massages you can give your baby and the benefits of them. Baby Massage