babe gets it laying flat on stomach after massage

First trace the letter “I” on baby’s left side.With baby laying on the floor facing you (remember clockwise motion): Now try a 3-part stroke, easily remembered by the phrase “I Love You”.

Next moving hands in a clockwise motion, (very important to move clockwise – if you go the wrong way, you’ll create more issues), stroke baby’s tummy in a circle. Using flat palms gently stroke downward, using hand over hand, a paddling type motion. This is a small area, but it’s important to target the bowel. To massage your baby’s tummy, place warmed hands on their tummy at or below the belly button. Cease massage if your baby becomes agitated. Feel free to try a lighter pressure or use a different stroke as you become more confident.

Always observe your baby to make sure they are comfortable with the massage. When doing these massage strokes, use a firm but gentle pressure. Show your baby what you are doing, this way they’ll start to associate the sight and sound with what comes next. Put a small drop of oil in your hands, about the size of a coin, and rub together to warm. Good choices that you may already have at home include: grape seed oil or olive oil. Use baby oil or all natural vegetable or fruit based oil. The warmth of the skin to skin contact can be very helpful for constipation as well. You can massage over clothing, but for tummy massage, we would recommend you use a little oil and massage directly on the skin.

Create a relaxing environment by performing massage in a comforting room with familiar surrounding, such as favourite toys or music to keep your baby as relaxed as possible.

Warm your hands by rubbing them together, or running them under some warm water for a few minutes.

Ensure the room is warm enough (especially if removing your child’s clothing).

Before starting any massage on your baby: Massage can be used to help encourage your baby’s bowels to move.

There are a number of conservative ways you can assist your child in treating constipation without having to resort to medications. Your child will be troubled or in pain when they need to empty their bowels, and the bowels will not be emptied as often as usual. Constipation is a condition where stools become firmer and harder.

Babe gets it laying flat on stomach after massage