[Knowledge: Baby] ECB9: BABY MASSAGE – Giving a Massage

Head
Start off by lightly massaging the crown of your baby’s head using a circular motion, then stroke down the sides of his face. Gently massage his forehead, working from the center and moving over the eyebrows and cheeks to finish around his ears.

Arms
Stroke down his arms to his fingertips. Using fingers and thumb, gently squeeze all along his arm, starting at the top.

Chest and Abdomen
Gently stroke down your baby’s chest, following the delicate curves of his ribs. Rub his abdomen in a circular motion, working outwards from the navel.

Feet and Toes
Rub your baby’s ankles and feet stroking from heel to toe, and then concentrate on each toe individually. End your massage with some long, light strokes running the whole length of the front of your baby’s body.

Leg
Now you can massage your baby’s legs, working from his thighs down to his knees. Stroke down the shins, and move around to his calves and ankles. Gently squeeze all the way down.

Back
Once you have massaged your baby on the front, turn him over and work on his back.