Rub a Dub: 5 Effective Types of Baby Massage

You know the drill: As soon as you put your little one down, he or she starts screaming… but as soon
as you pick baby back up, he/she is all smiles again! 

If simply cradling your cooing kiddo can be so calming, imagine how he or she can benefit from a full body massage. 

Studies have shown that infant massage may actually reduce fussiness and help them sleep better (what better reason to give it a try, right?!).

Here are 5 types of baby massage our BON Skincare family recommends you try on your bundle of joy:

1. Belly Massage
Place your hands at the level of your baby's navel. In a clockwise motion, rub your fingertips firmly and gently over her tummy in a circular motion. Repeat.

2. Leg Massage
Gently but firmly wrap your hands around your baby's leg and glide your hands down from thigh to ankle. Do this a few times; then repeat on the other leg.

3. Arm Massage
Gently roll your baby's arm between your hands, starting at his shoulder and moving down to his wrist. Repeat two to three times, and then switch to his other arm.

4. Colic-Relief Massage
First give your baby a belly massage. Then bend his knees up to his tummy and hold for about 30 seconds before releasing. Repeat a few times. Then place the edge of one hand on your baby's belly, gliding from the belly button down in a rhythmic pattern, to help release pent-up gas. Repeat if needed.

5. Neck Massage
Support your infant's head and upper body with one hand. Place the thumb of your other hand on one side of her neck and your first two fingers on the other side. Then use your fingertips to gently rub your baby's neck in a circular motion. Repeat these circles a few times.

Massage is a great way for you and your partner to bond with your baby. Using an oil will make it easier for your hands to glide over your sweet angel’s delicate skin to help him/her feel more relaxed. 

While a gentle massage can calm and soothe your baby, the natural oils will nourish their skin. Click Here to learn more about BON Natural Skincare Baby Massage Oil TODAY.

Here’s to smoother skin, fewer colicky cries and maybe even a more restful night’s sleep for everyone at home!
~Your BON Skincare Family