12 Must Know things before Massaging Your Baby

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Number 1. Use Til oil for the newborn baby.

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Number 2. Do an Oil Patch Test before applying all over the body of the baby

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Number 3. Never heat the massage oil directly on Gas Stove/ Oven.

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Number 4. To give a warm massage, use the oil bowl / oil vati immersed in hot water

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Number 5. How many times to do a massage? Two times in day time & one time before bedtime

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Number 6. When to Give bath to the baby? Leave the baby for 10 minutes after the oil massage & give bath only once a day.

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Number 7 Avoid massage in case the baby has taken any vaccination, is vomiting, in a fever.

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Number 8 NO OIL IN EARS NOSE, STOOL Please Do not put oil in the ear, nose, and stool areas of the baby.

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Number 9 In most cases, the newborn baby's nipple is swollen/enlarged. It is recommended not to press or try to squeeze the nipple

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Number 10 DO NOT FEED THE BABY 10 MINUTES BEFORE or 10 MINUTES AFTER THE MASSAGE

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Number 11 For better results, use Mantra Music/ Relaxation music or any music you heard in pregnancy while massaging or bathing the baby.

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Number 12 Father should also massage the baby, especially at night. It gives a warm and happy feeling to the baby & build a Cordial Bond

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