The development of gastrointestinal function in babies is still very incomplete, so they are more prone to food accumulation. Babies who accumulate food will experience many symptoms, such as unwillingness to eat, a sour smell in their breath, and always sweating profusely while sleeping. When a baby accumulates food, many mothers choose massage therapy to improve it. So, can massage therapy be good for babies with accumulated food?
Actually, if a baby accumulates food, massage can relieve it. Below are some massage methods for children with food accumulation, hoping to help parents who are troubled by it.
1. Push Zhongwan. The middle position of the line connecting the navel and sternum is the Zhongwan acupoint. You can use your index and middle fingers together to massage towards the navel direction, which can improve bloating and also help with vomiting.
2. Transform gossip. Using the palm of a baby's hand as the midpoint and massaging within an inch radius can improve bloating and nausea.
3. Chirping. Using the fingertips of the thumb, ring finger, and middle finger, pinch the skin of the baby's body, and then slowly twist it until it reaches the nape between the neck. Pinch eight times each time to relieve the baby's indigestion.
4. Supplement the spleen meridian. Use the index and middle fingers of your left hand to grip the four fingers of your baby's left hand, except for the thumb. Pinch the thumb of your baby's left hand with the left and right thumbs and index fingers. Use your right thumb dipped in talcum powder to massage from the base of your baby's thumb towards the upper part of the thumb, which can provide relief.
