Massage: Special care should be taken of the child for the first few years after birth. This time is very important for the development of the child. In such a situation, according to Ayurveda, Abhyanga massage i.e. oil massage of the baby plays an important role in his physical development. After birth, the body of any child is extremely soft and sensitive, at such a time it should be massaged properly. Baby massage is not only related to physical development but it also strengthens his emotional bonds and accelerates mental development. Know the benefits of massage from Ayurvedic doctor Chanchal Sharma (Director of Asha Ayurveda and gynecologist).
Benefits of massage
Removes Vata Dosha – Oil massage helps in balancing Vata Dosha in the body. At the time of birth, the influence of Vata is very strong in the body of any baby. Due to which the child may face problems like weakness or restlessness. If in such a situation, you massage the child properly, then the severity of Vata reduces and the child gets relief.
Bones and muscles become stronger – Oil massage strengthens children’s bones as well as their muscles. If you want, you can use sesame oil, coconut oil or mustard oil for this massage. This provides good nourishment to the skin and makes the skin soft. Massaging improves blood circulation in the body, which keeps the child’s health good and all the essential nutrients reach the organs.
Relief from fatigue and good sleep – Massaging with oil provides many benefits. Especially after massage, the baby sleeps well. According to research, children who are massaged regularly sleep more deeply. Due to adequate sleep their brain also develops faster. This makes the child feel emotionally safe and allows them to connect deeply with their mother or other masseuse.
Strong digestion- There is no special activity in the body of a small child, hence their digestion runs smoothly only through massage. This gives them relief from problems like stomach ache, constipation, acidity. Massage also increases the immunity of the child and he is able to fight diseases.
Be careful while massaging your baby
While massaging children, special care should be taken about some things like the child’s skin and body are very delicate, hence do not put too much pressure on it. Try to massage your baby with mustard or sesame oil only during the winter season because it has a warming effect and coconut oil can be used during the summer season. After oil massage, always bathe the child with lukewarm water. In Indian culture, Abhyanga massage is very important for the physical, mental and emotional development of the child. This should be done regularly and in case of any problem, you should immediately contact the doctor.
What age to massage a baby?
The right time to start massaging your baby is after 2-3 weeks. When the baby turns 1 month old, you can start giving him light massage. Do not massage immediately after birth. At this time the skin is very soft and sensitive. Which can cause skin related problems.
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