A massage before my bath
This helps help your baby relax and sleep better. Complete this activity before your baby's bath. Make sure the room temperature is pleasant, and your baby is in the mood to receive a massage. Lay your little one on a flat, padded surface. Then undre
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This helps help your baby relax and sleep better.
How it works
- 1~30s
Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to help your baby relax and sleep better. Therefore we'll be focusing on the topic of basic care. Begin this activity before your baby's bath. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.
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- 2~30s
Great, now let's try the next part. Make sure the room temperature is pleasant and your baby is in the mood to receive a massage. Then undress your baby, leaving on only the diaper and place him or her on his or her belly. Get a little lotion or baby oil on your hands and spread it evenly on your baby's back and neck. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!
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- 3~30s
One more thing to try. Then gently place the tips of your fingers on your baby's head and slide them down to his or her neck. Alternate your hands and repeat the movement five times with each hand. Once finished, place the palm of your hand on your baby's neck and gently slide it down to his or her waist, alternating hands. Repeat this movement five times on each hand, pressing down very gently because your baby's spine is still sensitive. How does your child handle this? What do you see?
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