Research shows that massage has a very positive effect on the child's development and behavior. Baby massage provides skin-to-skin contact, which improves the mother-child relationship and helps them understand each other more easily.
Of course, in some cases, massage may be medically recommended. In that case, your child will be massaged by a special doctor. But if the baby is healthy and has a good weight, massage is very useful for him. Such children can be massaged by the mother herself.
Massage is not only pleasant for the child, but it also helps the child to develop and grow better. In some countries, it is said that it is a big mistake if the mother does not massage the child. The interesting thing about massage is that a child who receives massage grows faster and develops better. Why?
1. When stroking a child, special substances necessary for growth are produced in the child's body. For example, premature babies who were massaged gained 47% more weight. Animals also perform massage-like actions by licking their babies with their tongues. When newborn pups are separated from their mothers and restricted from licking, these pups' growth rate is reduced.
It is when a child is caressed with love that his growth is ensured.
2. According to the results of another study, massage not only helps the body to grow, but also has a great positive effect on the development of the brain. Researchers say that when a baby is stroked and massaged, the myelin substance is released. This substance is useful for brain development.
3. Massaging a child is also beneficial for the development of his digestive system. If the child is stroked and massaged, his digestive system will work better, and problems such as stomach ache will disappear.
4. Massage improves the child's behavior, if you caress and massage the child with love, he will feel loved and his behavior will improve. A child who has difficulty falling asleep can sleep better with the help of massage.
5. Massage increases the child's self-confidence. If you love and massage the child with love, the child will feel needed.
6. A parent who massages can learn more about his child through massage.
Listen to your child while massaging. Your actions should be very gentle and full of love. You can start from the legs and gradually move to the stomach, arms and waist. In babies, stroking and gradual crushing are mainly used. If your child is squirming and pulling his legs, it means he doesn't like what you're doing. After a little rest, return the massage with your hands, lovingly, from the beginning. Massage is necessary for the child at least once a day. Gradually, you can add movements such as gently pressing with your fingers, gradually pinching, gently tapping. It is impossible to massage the knees of a newborn baby.
The most important thing is to look at the child's eyes and talk to him while giving him a massage.
