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Baby massage tips

  • Try taking an infant massage class at a local hospital or community center. Or use these simple techniques to get started.

  • Find a time when you can devote your full attention to your baby. Avoid times when she’s hungry or immediately after a feeding.

  • Set up shop in a warm, draft-free area of the house. Place your baby on a towel or blanket on the floor or on a bed.

  • Follow your baby’s cues and continue only if she seems to be enjoying it. If not, stop.

  • Use long strokes that are gentle but firm. You also can use a little pure, cold-pressed natural oil, such as vegetable oil, to help your fingers glide across the skin.