Many babies have trouble moving from sleep to wakefulness. If yours is one of them, you can resort to one of these relaxing massages.
During his intrauterine life the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid, a substance that protects him, rocks him and gives him warmth. At birth and deprived of that continuous caress, the child feels insecure and vulnerable. That is why physical contact soothes him, because it makes him feel protected again. And that's why it is so advisable to give a gentle massage every day before going to sleep, because the pleasant feeling of protection and affection that it provides helps you to go quietly into the night's rest. The preparations To massage your child, leave the room in darkness and at a temperature of around 24 ºC. Once you fall asleep, it is best to keep it at 22 ° C, but now it is better to be warmer, to prevent the little one from getting cold, getting upset and contracting the muscles. Place it on a comfortable surface, which allows you to access it easily (a bed, your changing table, a padded table with a towel ...) and connects the answering machine, so as not to be interrupted by the telephone. Take off your rings and bracelets and make sure you do not have spikes on your nails to avoid scratching. Wipe your hands with your usual infant oil and rub them to warm them. First, on the face Start by giving your little one a facial massage: stroke the forehead with the tips of your thumbs, from the center to the temples, and then return to the initial position, following with your fingers the contour of your eyebrows. Close your eyes instinctively. Another facial massage that tends to make babies sleep is to gently caress them between the eyebrows, from top to bottom or in small circular movements. After, the body If you have practiced the above massages your child and still awake, undress him (leave the diaper, because if he pee or poop over and you have to clean, will be revealed) and caress his chest. Put your hands together on it and rub it gently, sliding your palms to the sides. Then turn it upside down and see your open hands passing from the nape of the neck to the back, successively, very slowly (you should never put pressure on the spine). Go back to lying on his back and, if you think it is convenient, repeat the massage of the chest. It will also relax you stroking the fingers and toes, pressing them lightly with your index finger and your thumb, from your birth to the tip of them. What you should keep in mind The massage to stimulate the baby must have a complete structure (head, trunk, arms, legs and back), so that the child has a sense of unity and can get a better idea of how it is physically. But when we talk about sleeping massage, ideally, they should be simpler and focus only on one or two areas of the body. Observe your child, check which is the most effective massage to help you fall asleep and integrate it in your usual nocturnal ritual. As soon as you begin to caress him you will know that it is time to sleep and ... you can not keep your eyes open.
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