Infant Massage Instruction

COURSE CONTENT: lesson 08

Abdomen

key takeaways

USES:

• If baby is experiencing a lot of gas, bloating, or acid reflux, try daily massages. 
• Regulates digestive health to improve overall health and mood. 

MASSAGE:

• Firm pressure on abdomen in clockwise direction (helps move food through the colon to the large intestine). 
• I Love U technique: With baby laying backside down on your legs/feet, use hands to draw and “I” on the right side (baby’s left side), down baby’s chest and abdomen, then an upside-down “L” (starting on baby’s left and moving across), and an upside-down “U.”
• Knees to chest: Position baby’s knees to chest and gently straighten legs to help alleviate gas or pressure.