A Guide to Baby Massage Soft and soothing touch for delicate baby skin.
Weleda is a trusted brand, having produced high quality natural cosmetics for over 90 years. Our approach to formulating products is completely holistic, balancing everything that could have an impact on humans and nature. We carefully select our raw materials, and we pay close attention to how they are cultivated and the way they are processed. We consciously avoid synthetic preservatives, fragrances, colors and raw materials derived from petroleum. More than 80 percent of our ingredients are organic, biodynamic or wild-crafted. We don‘t test on animals or use GMOs and always practice fair trade principles. The calendula in our Baby Care products is sourced from certified organic cultivation in Germany. Commonly known as the marigold, calendula obtains its skin soothing properties from the sun’s energy. It wraps a protective layer around baby’s skin, supporting its natural functions. What make Weleda Baby Care so special are its precious and thoroughly tested natural raw materials as well as its very good skin compatibility.
Belly and chest massage
Changing time is a great opportunity for a relaxing tummy massage. Massage baby’s tummy gently with one hand, using small circles. Cradling the side of baby’s tummy with the other hand intensifies feelings of closeness and security.
If baby is happy and relaxed, you can continue to enjoy your time together by extending the gentle massage up to the chest area using the same small circles.
Tips for Relieving Gas and Colic
Colicky babies can be relieved of trapped gas with a clockwise circular tummy massage around the navel. Let your hand slide down towards the left thigh at the end of the massage, to gently stimulate digestion.
Baby Tummy Oil was specifically formulated to be used for relaxing tummy massages. A massage with the finely balanced composition of mild almond oil and delicate natural essential oils of marjoram, roman chamomile and cardamom helps support your child’s digestion.
Back massage
Massage baby’s back in wide circular movements. Start with your fingertips building up gently to apply very light, comfortable pressure with the palms of your hands. Make sure not to press on baby’s spine – a gentle stroking motion is ideal.
Weleda has a large range of Baby Care products – why not try them to see which suit you and baby best. You’ll find a baby massage video as well as further information on all our products, at www.weleda.com.
Arm massage
With baby lying safely close up next to you, start massaging from the shoulder, stroking in gently alternating movements, flowing downwards and lightly stroking over the hands and fingers.
TIP During any massage, it’s ideal if baby stays warmly covered up, so that skin is only exposed in the places where your warm hands will touch.
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Hand massage
Holding one little arm gently in your hand, babies usually find it pleasant if you use your thumb to gently rub around baby’s palm in circular movements. To round off the massage, stroke gently outwards to the very tips of the fingers, one by one.
Delicate scent
Calendula Baby Oil has a delicate, natural scent that does not overwhelm the sweet natural smell of your baby. Precious organic
Leg and foot massage
With baby lying in your lap, you can massage the leg with light alternating hand strokes moving downwards from the thigh to the tiny foot.
Some babies also like having their feet stroked. You can gently massage with your thumb from heel to toe, giving the toes a gentle rub once you have finished.
TIP almond oil and an extract of organic calendula and chamomile make the skin soft and smooth, and prevent dryness.
Any of these massages can be used as often as you and your baby like. If baby is restless or shows interest in something else, then it might be enough. Time passes slower for your baby than it does for you, so be comfortable with following baby’s lead.
The importance of touch. “Babies explore their new world through touch, becoming familiar with their environment and themselves through what they can feel. With a loving massage, you will help your baby get to know his or her own body. Moreover, your touch will communicate love and build trust and safety. In this little brochure, we would like to offer a few inspirational massage ideas to help you enjoy your moments of closeness. You can adapt or build on them according to what works best for you and your baby. Just follow your own instincts and you’ll be doing everything right.“
Midwife, nurse and mother of three children, Christina Hinderlich has more than 15 years‘ experience in pregnancy care, childbirth and postnatal care. In 2008, she joined Weleda, bringing her broad experience in pregnancy and baby care. This brochure has been developed using her expertise. .
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