Every parent is very attentive when taking care of their baby. During the baby's growth process, there may be many abnormal situations, so parents will also adopt reasonable coping methods to deal with them. For example, if a baby has phlegm, massage can be used to treat it. But where is the massage for a baby with phlegm in their trachea?
1. Internal gossip: You can hold the baby's palm upwards, and there will be bulging areas at the roots of all five fingers. Parents can massage clockwise along the outer edge of the palm, paying attention to not applying too much force, with a slight tingling sensation as the standard. Parents can first conduct experiments on their own hands and then massage the baby, which can effectively relieve phlegm.
2. Small horizontal stripes on the palm: Place the baby's palm upwards and locate the first horizontal stripe below the little finger. Parents can gently press and massage it. When they feel small bumps under the skin, they can rub it for a while. Parents should pay attention to the intensity of the massage and not harm the baby.
3. Fenglong point: located at the midpoint of the line connecting the high bone on the outer side of the baby's ankle and the inner side of the knee, on the outer side of the calf. If massaging Fenglong point is used to relieve phlegm in the baby, it is important to apply a slightly stronger massage force. This can be done when the skin is warm.
4. Danzhong acupoint: located on the midline of the baby's chest, parents can find the midpoint of the line connecting the baby's two nipples. Gently massage with the tip of the middle finger, and use both thumbs to massage outward while pushing. Pay attention to controlling the strength and keeping warm to prevent the baby from catching a cold.
