THE A-Z OF BABY MASSAGE
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Extracts from 'The A-Z of baby massage'
Jaw
Your baby's jaw is very busy the whole time he is awake, sucking, crying, gnawing on his fist or any other objects within reach, and making all sorts of "talking" sounds.
All these activities can result in a build-up of tension in his jaw, which wil benefit from a fingertip massage along the soft areas above and below the jawbone, from his earlobes to the middle of his chin. This can include gentle squeezing movements all the way along.
Joints
Until your baby becomes mobile she will only be able to exercise her joints by kicking and waving her arms. As part of the massage routine you can encourage flexibility in her hips, knees and spine by moving her into positions similar to yoga poses.
It is good to continue this part of the routine with older babies and toddlers, especially as they may no longer be prepared to lie down for very long. Standing upright gradually compresses our spine and leg joints - this process can be counteracted by some simple stretching and bending.
Older babies
Older babies can be massaged sitting up, and may sit still longer if they have toys to play with. Toddlers and older children may want to have a turn at being massaged too. It can be very effective just to massage a child's feet and hands.
In 1996 Solveig Berggren started teaching school children in Sweden how to massage each other's shoulders; it had a calming effect, reducing aggression and improving their concentration.