Baby massage

Putu Hasyim Qodir Astried Yuni Ikhda Nurma Yetik Arik

Background
Infancy is a stage of development which requires
special attention and specific character of basic needs Eventhough unable to speak, babies were able to feel physical and emotional stress Warm, safe, and comfort care is paramount

Background
Many baby massage practices were conducted
lack of control and unclear scientific standard of practice

Research result:
Increase relaxation, improve physical and psychological development, stimulates muscle and nervous maturating process, facilitate blood circulation across systems, etc

Literature review

Baby massage

Definition: is a stimulatory touch which provide health benefits and continuous physical contact

Literature review

Baby massage

Baby massage could be performed at any age. Best started in first 7 month after birth at:

Beginning of the day, before doing daily

activities Evening, to increase sleep quality

For baby
Building intense communication Since babies were unable to speak, tactile stimulation is the most dominant way to build trust between parent and their child. Sentuhan bayi berarti berbicara. It is also recommended for parents to show nice expressions (verbal & non verbal) while massaging

For baby
Reducing pain Soft massage stimulates release of endorphine. This hormone will decrease pain level caused by first tooth grow, clogged nose and emotional. Other effect of endorphine

Health benefits
For baby
Facilitate intestinal absorption Soft and regular massage could stimulate nervus vagus which is an activator of gastrin and insulin release thus facilitate nutrition and glucose absorption. Proven clinically as significant increase of body weight

Health benefits For baby

Strengthen immune system Increasing activity and efficacy of serotonin supresses stress hormones immune system improvement

For parents Increasing amount of ASI Understanding babys language and axpression fulfill their needs promote confidence Strengthen both physical and psychological bonding

Things that we should prepare

Nail and hand are clean and warm Nail and adornment are secured from scratching baby Warm and not windy room Baby isnt hungry and also not too close after meal time

Things that we should prepare

Relaxe and comfortable position for both Lay baby in a flat place and underlay with dry towel/ blanket Towel, diapers, clothes and baby oil or baby lotion

Guidelines during massaging

Keep perform eye contact Sing or play a soft/ calm music to increase relaxation Begin with a light pressure and increase when baby looks enjoying the massage Pay attention for nonverbal expression. If your baby cries loudly, stop the massage. This may indicate pain, hunger, tired, or even sleepiness If using baby oil, take your baby to the shower promptly Avoid contact between baby oil and mucous surface

Things that we shouldnt do

Perform massage too early after meal time Awaking baby, or massaging while baby is sleepy Massaging ill baby Using too great forces

Techniques and demonstration of baby massage

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