Are there readings for massage?
Massage is one of the types of medical exposure, so for him, as for any other treatment, readings are needed. They can only be obtained with a personal inspection of the doctor. Pediatrics, neurologist, orthopedist can be given to the massage. Among the diagnoses in which the child is shown massage, there are: scoliosis, constipation, flatfoot, krivoshoy, umbilical hernia, restless sleep and others. Also massage can be assigned to stimulate the development of the child according to the age norm. For example, if the baby does not make attempts to roll over, sit down or crawl, although in age already.
In all these cases, the child is prescribed a medical massage that a specialist should do.
If there is no testimony, then the massage is not needed?Of course, the child will grow perfectly and without massage. If the baby is healthy and develops by age, then the massage for it is completely uncommittent. But not contraindicated. Here everything, as with adults: you can make a massage for treatment, and you can - for pleasure. The most important thing in this case is to find a good specialist who will not harm and follow the mood of the child. If the baby perceives the massage as a game, if during a session he is in a good mood, not afraid, does not cry, does not break down if you notice the positive effect of massage (for example, the baby has become better to sleep or eat), then why not? And if each session turns into torment, the child perceives massage with tears, then the game is definitely not worth the candle. Why arrange yourself and child extra stress?
And there are contraindications?Happen. And they should also voiced by the doctor. Typically, massage is not carried out at skin and oncological diseases, infections and inflammation.
Can parents do massage yourself?Maybe! And in many ways it will be even better than the appeal to a professional massage driver (with the exception of situations where the child needs a medical massage, of course). Massage is a process of communicating a parent and baby, tactile contact, so the child you need in the first months and years of life, establishing a special connection. Massage can be a pleasant daily tradition and bring the child not only physical, but also psychological benefits.
You can learn from children's massage courses to know how and what to do, then massage will be directed mainly to physical development. And you can act on intuition, look at the toddler's reaction and do what he likes: stroke, bend and blending legs and pens, tickle.
- No sharp movements. Each action should be gentle, soft, so as not to make the baby hurt. Do not confuse massage with dynamic gymnastics, in which the child is twisted in all directions. This should only do a professional.
- No need to use cream or oil. Pure hands are quite enough.
- Massage is an exciting event for a child, so it is better not to do it immediately before bedtime. Although it is important to what massage. If you are actively flexing and extending the baby handles and legs, it will be having fun. And if gently stroker and eat a calm song, then such a massage will calm and relax the baby before bedtime.
- After a meal, there must be at least half an hour.
- No need to carry out an integer session. 3-5 minutes will be enough. Gradually, time can be increased to 10 minutes.
- Always focus on the mood of the baby. Massage should not become violence.
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