Baby Reflexology Benefits And Massage Ways

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By Anjana Ns

Thursday, June 23, 2011, 16:29

Those tiny little toes need to relax so why not give it a gentle massage, the technique we are discussing is exclusively for babies and has gained a lot of popularity since recent times. The term is "Reflexology", often used for gently massaging baby's feet, hands or ears. The technique helps in making the baby feel relaxed and comfortable in their body.

According to reflexology, every organ of the body is linked to specific spots on the body parts. And performing reflexology on the baby's body is said to improves blood flow to all the vital organs, glands and tissues in the body. Today, lets' teach some simple reflexology methods for a better care of your baby. Take a look. (Note: all the baby reflexology hints and therapy ways are designed for a gentle massage for the tender feet).

Baby Reflexology Benefits And Massage Ways -

1. Relaxing Baby - Place your palm below the baby's foot and use your other palm thumb to massage the baby's big toe. Press the thumb and run it till the end of the big toe. Continue the procedure thrice.

Benefits: This helps in relaxing and soothing the baby. The therapy improves the energy supply to the nerves that are connected to heart, lungs, stomach, gall bladder, spleen, small and large intestine. Supports digestion and helps in a healthy metabolism.

2. Calming Baby - Rest your baby's foot on both the palms and glide the thumb softly along the outside foot (that is from the big toe to the heel). This calms the upset baby and also induces good sleep.

Benefits: The area connects the nervous system, the spine and improves senses, motor nerves running throughout the body.

3. Sleep Baby Sleep - This is one of the common and a favorite baby reflexology technique for the parents. keep your baby's foot on the two palms and massage in circular motion at the centre of the sole. The spiral movement can be clockwise and anti-clockwise directions. The procedure can also be followed on the baby's fist.

Benefits: Best treatment for untimely baby wakes. Relieves muscles and helps the baby get good sleep.

Other Baby Reflexology Benefits:

1. Reduces breathing difficulties
2. Prevents dental problems.
3. Reduces ear infection.
4. Decreases colic symptoms.
5. Improves sinus congestion