Massage for a child in 3 months

Massage is not just a manifestation of warm feelings and maternal love, but also a concern for the health and well-being of the crumbs. There is a therapeutic massage and restorative. The first should be performed by professionals and only by the doctor's prescription, the second - is shown to all infants and it should be done by the mother independently.

More details about whether a massage is necessary for a child at 3 months, and how to do it correctly, we will tell you in this article.

Is massage necessary for a child at 3 months of age?

Strengthening massage for children 3 months of life is included in the list of mandatory daily procedures, every pediatrician will tell you about it. Regular execution of the complex of exercises will prevent umbilical hernia, colic and constipation, will have a positive effect on the nervous system, strengthen muscles and joints, improve blood circulation. Massage of the hands and hands of the baby will contribute to the development of fine motor skills, and, accordingly, to his mental and speech development.

General massage for a child in 3 months consists of light stroking, efflorescing, kneading and rubbing movements, as well as gymnastic exercises. The procedure is carried out only on condition that the baby is completely healthy and in a good mood.

How to massage a child in 3 months?

Delicately feeling the mood of her baby, knowing the daily routine, the mother should choose the optimal time for the massage. Perform exercises on an even surface before feeding or at least an hour after eating. Before the procedure, the crumb should be completely undressed, so the room should not be cold (at least 22-23 degrees).

Mom's hands should be warm without any roughness, in addition, the baby will be much more interesting if during the exercises the mother sings a song, tells rhymes and rhymes.

And for the newly mummified mothers to have a clearer idea of ​​what kind of massage a child needs to do in 3 months, below we will give a small complex of the simplest and safest exercises:

1. Begin with the palm of your hand: stroking each pen from the brush to the shoulder, stretching every finger. Gradually, pressure on the limbs can be increased, then you should proceed to rubbing.
2. Next, you need to move to the legs: light strokes from the foot to the hip joint, with the exception of the inner side of the thigh, then rub the limbs in the same direction, and end the procedure with patting movements.
3. After that we are engaged in a tummy: we perform circular motions clockwise 6-8 times.
4. We study the thorax in the direction from the center to the shoulders: first stroking, then rubbing and patting, without affecting the mammary glands.
5. Next, turn the crumb on the tummy and knead the back. We stroke it in the direction from the buttocks to the top and from the center to the sides, then rub it and pat with the pads of fingers. Do not forget to stretch your neck and ears.
6. Finish the procedure with light relaxing strokes.