The following is a detailed tutorial of some basic skills and precautions for children's massage:
1, ready:
Clean environment: choose a quiet, warm and clean room for massage and keep the air circulating.
Keep safe: make sure the baby is in a safe position to avoid accidents.
Oil preparation: prepare some mild vegetable oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil, to lubricate the skin and reduce friction.
2, massage techniques:
Rubbing: Rubbing the baby's skin with the palm or fingertips in a rotating way can stimulate the meridians, blood circulation and muscle relaxation.
Pressing: Press the infant's acupoints or meridians with the thumb or palm root with proper strength and rhythm to promote the circulation of qi and blood and regulate the function of viscera.
Push: Push the baby's body with the palm root or palm, and massage in the direction of meridians to enhance blood circulation and promote physical development.
Shake: Gently shake your baby's body with your hands, which can relieve muscle tension and promote the balance of the nervous system.
3, massage skills:
Abdominal massage for infants: Gently massage the abdomen of infants with fingertips and do circular massage clockwise, which can reduce flatulence and promote digestion.
Back massage: Push the baby's back with palm root or palm, and massage from top to bottom and from neck to buttocks, which can relieve back muscle tension and promote blood circulation.
Physical massage: Massage infants' limbs gently by kneading, pressing and pushing, which can promote muscle development and improve limb flexibility.
4. Preventive measures
Temperature: Keep the room warm to prevent the baby from feeling cold.
Strength and rhythm: Massage should be gentle and steady, and it is forbidden to use too much force or too much force, so as not to hurt infants.
Signal: Observe the baby's reaction. If there are signs of discomfort or dislike, stop the massage immediately.
Time and frequency: the massage time is generally 65,438+00-65,438+05 minutes, and it can be carried out 65,438+0-2 times a day, but it should not be too frequent to avoid excessive stimulation to the baby's body.
It should be noted that
Children's massage needs to be carried out under the guidance of professionals to ensure the correct technique and safety. Before giving your child a massage, it is recommended to consult a doctor or a professional masseur, and pay attention to the baby's physical condition and reaction to ensure the effect and safety of massage.