Massaging babies not only effectively soothes them and helps them stop crying, but also helps relieve bloating. Therefore, many new mothers now give their babies massages. Most of the time, parents give their babies massages during the day, but sometimes the timing may not match. Parents may only have time for massages at night. So, can they give their babies massages at night?
Can I give my baby a massage at night?
1. Spinal manipulation
The specific method is to place your hand on the child's spine. If you feel that there is heat in any area, you should rub it from bottom to top more to reduce the heat. Whether you love sick children or not, having a spine massage twice a day can increase immunity.
2. Massage Tianzhu acupoint
How can parents help children with weaker constitutions become stronger? There is a particularly good acupoint, which is Tianzhu acupoint. There are two tendons behind the neck, and the Tianzhu acupoint is located at the protruding area at the back. Press and wipe frequently to stimulate this area. Do it frequently, and the child's fire will go down.
3. Scraping the Dazhui acupoint
The child often coughs, indicating lung heat. You can use a guasha board to scrape near the Dazhui acupoint, where a red sha will appear.
4. Massage the Tian Tu acupoint
Some children are particularly prone to bronchitis and have a tendency to cough. They can massage two acupoints. One is the junction of the child's second collarbone and shoulder joint, which can be pressed frequently and is particularly beneficial for preventing coughing. The other one is the Tian Tu acupoint, located in the middle of the collarbone.
5. Rubbing the middle hole of sandalwood
For children with weaker immune systems, before going to bed every night, take a soft dry towel and rub their sandalwood hole. Before the age of 14, children's thymus is still functioning. Regular massage can make thymus cells more active and strengthen the immune system.
What are the benefits of massaging babies?
1. Baby massage relieves irritability
Massage can lower certain stress hormones (ACTH) and increase resistance. When a baby cries, the body produces stress hormones, which can weaken the immune system. Massage can lower the baby's stress hormone (ACTH), restore immunity, and relax emotions.
2. Soothing emotions
Massage can promote the development of EQ in babies, so mothers can use touch to stabilize their emotions. After a hospital in New York implemented a daily policy of hugging and touching infants, the mortality rate for infants under the age of one decreased from 30% to 10%. If a baby is not hugged or touched within 3 months of birth, their emotional development may appear irritable.
3. Sleep peacefully
A study shows that most infants who receive massage can fall asleep peacefully and cry less, resulting in a significant reduction in anxiety.
Overall, it is completely possible to massage babies at night, provided that parents have mastered the correct massage method in order to achieve the desired effect. If the massage method is not appropriate, not only may it not achieve the desired effect, but it may also cause unnecessary harm to the baby. Parents must keep this in mind.
