Infant Care

BABY MASSAGE

(WITH any oil like Olive, Almond, Coconut etc.,)
Results:
1. Stimulates growth.
2. Increases immunity.
3. Regulates sleep.
4. Induces weight gain for premature babies.
5. Effective bonding techniques.

•  Starts massaging only after 2 weeks from birth.
• 3rd & 4th week massage with soft wheat dough ball mixed with little almond oil & turmeric.
• Dip it in oil every now & then. Roll over her body gently.
• Massage with your fingers only after the 1st month.
• Check your finger nails & jewels
• Rub your palms to warm before massage.
• Be relax with positive thinking & playing soothing music.
• Best time is between feed (neither full stomach nor hungry).
• Avoid massaging the day before & after the vaccination.
• Have eye-to-eye contact. Smile & keep talking with the baby expressively.
• Switch off the fan.
• 5 mins of massage is enough till 2 mons. Then can be done upto 20 mins or upto the comfort level of the child.
• Massage baby when she is content & relaxed. Stop when she feels uncomfortable.
• Don't leave the oil on the body for longer time.
• Apply medium Pressure while massaging (close your eyes & press your eyeballs. this is the right pressure for massaging)
• Do not break the strokes, continuity should be there. 

                       1. Fingertip pressure.
                       2. Gentle squeezing.
                       3. Finger rotation.
                       4. Toe rotation.
                       5. Stretching.
                       6. Passive movements & energy exchange.

BABY BATH

THINGS NEEDED

1. Two tubs with Luke warn water.
2. A mug.
3. 3 cotton balls.
4. Big towel, clean cloths & folded nappy.
5. Shower band.
6. Mild soap or soap liquid & shampoo or any mild herbal powder.

• 10am - 11am is the right time for baby bath.
• 5-10 mins bath is sufficient.
• Place of bath should be warmer.
• Take 2 tubs. Both of them should be half filled with boiled luke warm water.
• Check the temperature of the water with your elbows.
• Never top warm/cold water when the baby is in the tub.
• Keep water till the baby's neck.
• Wipe her eyes & private parts with cotton balls.
• Use shower band for hair wash.
• Use liquid talc or lotion.  

BABY SLEEP

1. For first 2 months the baby will sleep for 20-22 hrs a day

2. Keep the room warm.

3. Play soothing music.

4. Install a dim night lamp

5.If she minates, change nappy immediately & keep her clean & fresh.

BABY WEIGHT GAIN

1. Reduce weight of 200gms in a day/two after birth.

2. Comes back to birth weight in 10 days.

3. Doubles in 5th month.

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