baby massage
Soothing newborn touch
Baby massage is the practice of gently stroking and kneading an infant's body, typically by a parent or caregiver.
Proponents claim it promotes bonding, soothes fussy babies, and aids digestion.
The pediatrician recommended baby massage for colic.
Classes and instructional videos teach specific techniques for safely massaging newborns and young infants.
Reducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
- calmFree from agitation
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
restful · quietude · serenity · comfort · lullaby · hush · gentle · sleep-inducing
Connection or fondness
- connectionA joining or relation
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- trustConfidence in another
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
eye contact · affection · intimacy · responsiveness · sensitivity · security · comfort · love
Very young child
- newbornInfant just delivered
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- swaddlingWrapping babies snugly
- lullabySoothing song for babies
cradle · naptime · bathtime · diaper change · feeding time · tummy time · motherhood · fatherhood
Treatment for infant distress
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- muscle toneResidual tension in fibers
- circulationMovement through a system
gas relief · sensory stimulation · growth · premature infant · neonatal · reflexology · physiotherapy · occupational therapy
Rubbing softly, repeatedly
- kneadingManual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- featherlightExtremely light, weightless-feeling
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
warm hands · sequence · routine · clockwise · stretching · flexing · hold · positioning
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
- calmFree from agitation
- peacefulFree from disturbance
tranquil · restful · quietude · serenity · comfort · lullaby · hush · gentle · sleep-inducing · settling
attachment
Connection or fondness
- connectionA joining or relation
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- trustConfidence in another
skin-to-skin · eye contact · affection · intimacy · responsiveness · sensitivity · security · comfort · love · tenderness
infant
Very young child
lullaby · cradle · naptime · bathtime · diaper change · feeding time · tummy time · motherhood · fatherhood · childcare
colic relief
Treatment for infant distress
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- muscle toneResidual tension in fibers
gas relief · circulation · sensory stimulation · growth · premature infant · neonatal · reflexology · physiotherapy · occupational therapy · cerebral palsy
stroking
Rubbing softly, repeatedly
- kneadingManual dough development
- effleurageLight massage technique
- featherlightExtremely light, weightless-feeling
warm hands · rhythm · sequence · routine · clockwise · stretching · flexing · hold · positioning
- baby playpeek-a-boo, peekaboo, pat-a-cake, patty-cake, rattles
- babycarediapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers, bibs
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- infant carepediatrician, checkups, immunizations, vaccinations, breastfeeding
- Newborn Careswaddling, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, burping, bathing
- baby sleepcrib, bassinet, swaddle, swaddling, nap