How to Give an Ayurvedic Baby Massage

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How to Give an Ayurvedic Baby Massage
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Index
1. Ayurvedic Baby Massage 2. Ayurvedic Baby
Massage Oil 3. 12 Steps To Do Baby Massage 4. 6
Benefits of Baby Massage
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Ayurvedic Baby Massage

• Baby massage is an ancient practice in India, the
  home of Ayurveda and is considered to provide
  physical and emotional benefits to the growing
  child.
• It includes improved bonding between parent and
  child, reduced Stress levels, the development of
  healthy sleep patterns and promotion skin health.

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• According to Ayurveda, baby massage ( Child Care
  Therapy) may continue until the child is old
  enough to perform self-massage.

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Ayurvedic Baby Massage Oil
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• Make use of certified organic oil for massage.
  This traditional massage oil in Ayurveda is
  sesame oil, which is warming and nourishing.
• Other good massage oil choices are almond,
  coconut, jojoba, camellia or macadamia.

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• Avoid mineral-based oils which are
  petroleum-derived, may contain toxic contaminants
  and do not nourish the skin.

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12 Steps To Do Baby Massage
1. Start with the baby lying on her back part,
and apply the warmed massage oil to the limbs and
in the front of the body in long, sweeping
strokes. 2. Massage the crown of the head in
circular clockwise strokes.
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3. Massage around the ears area and side of the
head in circular motions. 4. Massage on both
side of shoulders in circular motions clockwise,
then up and down the arms, and then the palm and
back of the hands clockwise.
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5. Gently massage on the chest. 6. Massage the
abdomen using a circular motion around the centre
in a clockwise direction.
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7. Massage the hips in a clockwise
direction. 8. Massage up and down the legs, then
the feet, using a clockwise circular motion with
a thumb over the soles of the feet.
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9. Turn the baby over onto her front, and
massage the back side of the head in a circular
motion. 10. Massage the back very gently up and
down in gentle strokes.
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11. Massage the buttocks in a circular
motion. 12. Massage up and down the backs of the
legs.
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6 Benefits of Baby Massage
1. Activates important bonding hormones between
mother and baby. 2. Promotes healthy and
nourished skin. 3. Increases the circulation of
the blood and the lymphatic system.
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4. Drains toxins from the babys body and
strengthens the immune system. 5. Helps with
bowel movements and babys digestion. 6. Helps
with babys sound sleep.
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