Ayurvedic Baby Oil Massage

Why oil Massage ?

Few benefits it will bring to the child's health which no parent can avoid

1. Ensures proper blood circulation.
2. Builds muscles strength.
3. Help building sense and nervous system.

    The three DOSHAs we need to know

• Vata: The symbol of air is one of the three natural elements of body. If it is unbalanced, then it may affect digestive system badly.
• Pitta: The symbol of fire which deals with nutrition and metabolism. Imbalance of which can result into anger and stress.
• Kapha: The mix of earth and water is 'Kapha'. It provides strength and resistance which can be felt lacking if 'Kapha' is unbalance.

All the above mention three 'Doshas'(Disorders) can be easily avoided in child if proper body massage with all precautions is practiced. Which further will guarantee health and wellness.


Why Ayurveda ?
Ayurveda works on body to be strong, not to the disease to be cured. Simple principle it follows is : "Keep your body elements in proper condition, the body will take care of itself".
For a baby, it is the right time to work on body and make strong enough for the disease to get over it .


When to start ?
From the seventh day of baby's birth, the massaging should go on for three weeks. Massaging should be done everyday.


Which oil to be used ?
Almond oil is considered best for baby massage. Though, mustard oil and other Ayurvedic  oils have also been proven good.


How to massage ?

1. Take a soft wheat dough ball.
2. Dip it into oil and massage by rolling it over the body of the child gentally(For babies over one month, hands can be used for massaging instead of dough balls).
3.  While massaging the back, support the baby on the other arm of yours.
4. Massage should emphasized on the parts which need to gain strength. This included spine, backbone, neck, wrists, hands and feet.

But wait, you must know that 

1.  Massage should not be given immediately after food, there should be a decent difference.
2. Medium pressure can only be applied after 30 days of birth. Before that massage should be gentle.
3. Passive exercise to the hands and feet should be given while massaging.
4. Infants joints are not strong, take care in holding the baby

For mothers and parents, the love and affection shown during the massage will remain in child's sub conscious mind for the life time. Show your love to your baby and enjoy the lifelong good relation.


Best wishes.