Parents want to see their child healthy and developed. From infancy of a child, mothers and fathers dream that the baby would speak as soon as possible, start sitting, crawling, walking. They consult with pediatricians: whether the weight, height, and what the baby has learned to do in this or that month of life corresponds to the norms. Such concern is undeniable, but what should the baby's parents be guided by? What daily activities and procedures can you offer your baby? The power of touch will help! What kind of contact is established with a small person through touch, such will be his further stages of development. Affectionate mother's and reliable father's hands, give support to the baby in childhood, a lasting effect of calmness and confidence in life. It is not for nothing that psychologists around the world recommend hugging a son or daughter as often as possible. But besides the pleasant "hugs", there are targeted, healing touches. Here they are what parents need to master, and they are called by one common word - massage.
Mom's hands are wonderful
Having been born, the baby learns the world around him through touch. From the many hands touching him, he recognizes his mother's hands unmistakably. The child remembers the touches of the mother for the rest of his life. No wonder there are so many poems and songs about my mother's hands. For the baby, these hands work wonders - they make him happy. When the baby is agitated, they soothe with gentle strokes and cheer up with light pats. And if the child is sick, then they will surely heal with their care and love as soon as possible. Therefore, it is so important that it is the parents who massage the child.
Become a leading specialist
Currently, fewer and fewer healthy children are born. Massage, on the other hand, is becoming more and more popular as an effective wellness procedure that is not burdened with practically any harmful effects. Of course, if a pathology is found in a child, then a qualified specialist should be involved to conduct massage sessions. It is necessary to undergo massage courses, as prescribed by a doctor. Well, if the baby does not have any special problems, then the parents can become the “number one” specialist for the child. You need to learn from stroking. Just start stroking the baby, while talking to him, thereby focusing his attention. This beneficial procedure will be a pleasure for both parties.
The benefits of massage
Massage gives a little person development, makes his body strong, helps to gain the necessary mass, strengthens the immune system. It delivers oxygen and nutrients through the bloodstream to the brain and all internal organs. And it carries many more useful properties, it is impossible to list everything! If parents learn how to perform "healing touches" (of course, the first sessions under the supervision of a specialist), then they will provide the baby with a powerful stronghold of good health and will give a "ticket" to a happy life full of bright colors!
Real life examples
Here are two babies, absolutely healthy. But one is in the crib all day, and even in the arms of his family, and with the second - they are engaged, do massage, gymnastics. And here they are - two crumbs, under the same conditions, positions, but with different approaches, behave and feel differently. And a characteristic sign of changes will be the more rapid development of one and stable moderate development in the other. A kid receiving a massage, and even from his beloved hands, will begin to focus his gaze earlier, smile, his physical activity becomes more progressive. His muscular corset is strengthened, his arms and legs become strong, he begins to take toys earlier, push off and crawl. It is not difficult to imagine an adult lying for a long time, what happens to his muscles? And what kind of child?
Basic reception
If parents are afraid to perform rubbing and kneading techniques, then (as already mentioned), you need to start with stroking. For a baby, more is not needed, and gradually the parents will master not so difficult techniques with a specialist. Attach gymnastics. Turn the arms and legs very gently, up, down, to the sides, in a circular motion. Do not cross the arms on the chest while the child is very tiny.
Stroking plays a major role in the massage procedure and brings invaluable benefits to a son or daughter. Many mothers have an acute problem of latching to the breast. It is necessary to learn how to gently touch the child's face, relieve stress. It is not difficult to see how the baby's sucking function will soon improve. A light facial massage relieves the stress caused by feeding. This manipulation also helps with teething and a bad mood. First you need to prepare your child. Place your palms gently on the bridge of your nose. Put your thumbs together, gently move them to the cheeks. The movement is like stroking a page of a book. Then gently press your thumbs on the zygomatic joints from the side. Finish the manipulation by stroking the baby's head. Stroking stimulates the body's activity and prepares it for treatment. It also starts and ends the massage.
Colic relieves easily
Mom will be able to provide invaluable and necessary help, relieving colic and gas accumulation in the intestines, with a simple massage procedure. After all, some children scream terribly and suffer from these colic, and those close to them begin a time of nervousness and sleepless nights. The way out of this situation will be to stroke the tummy, but not once a day, as many are used to doing, but every time, changing the diaper or diaper. Gently and gently massaging the tummy in a clockwise direction, slightly press the umbilical ring and make "rowing" movements from the top to the bottom of the abdomen and from the sides to the bottom. Do not forget, while doing the exercise "bike" with your legs. Children stop crying after this action. The work of the intestines is getting better. Recommendations for parents - to cover themselves in advance with oilcloth, relief will not be long in coming.
Communication healing
Parents should not give up such a wonderful method of communicating with their child, as a massage performed by a mom or dad establishes strong energy ties for life. Even after many years, the child will remember the touch of the parental hands, feeling subconsciously protected.
An invaluable service
It is recommended that parents master massage as early as possible. And may this necessary and useful skill bring many positive emotions and results for the good of the baby!
