polypropylene (plastic #5) food storage container would be suitable, too. You can find such
containers in most discount stores and online.- Put the lid back on the box and turn it upside down so the solution is absorbed.
Green Baby Massage
A baby massage is a greatly underestimated nonmedication solution for many baby ailments.
Massage therapy has been consistently shown to increase weight gain and decrease stress in preterm
babies (Lahat et al. 2007), and various studies show that baby massage helps ease colic, soothe
stomach disorders, and help with sleep (Under down et al. 2006).A study in Finland showed that 93
percent of participating parents reported that colic symptoms decreased during the three-week baby
massage therapy (Huhtala et al. 2000). Baby massage is great for moms, too—by gently stroking and
rubbing her little bundle of joy, a mom can alleviate symptoms of postnatal depression, British
researchers reported in July 2008 (O Higgins et al. 2008).
You can easily perform a baby massage at home without attending courses or buying instructional
videos. Choose a moment when your baby is content and relaxed, ideally after a bath but before the
evening feeding. Put the baby on a clean receiving blanket and pour some massage oil on your hands.
Rub them to warm the oil.
You can easily perform a baby massage at home without attending courses or buying
instructional videos.
A baby massage flows from the head to the toes. Work with soft and gentle touches on the head,
face, shoulders, arms, chest, stomach, and legs. Learn how much pressure you can use by closing your
eyes and pressing on your eyelids. That’s it! Unlike adult massages that penetrate to the muscles, baby
massages shouldn’t go any deeper than the skin. Use your fingertips to massage hands, feet, and face,
and use the palm of your hand to massage the stomach area, legs, and arms. There is not one “right”
way to massage your baby. Listen to your heart and be gentle. Don’t worry: baby will love whatever
you do!
Among some things to avoid are the following:Make sure not to massage the genital areas; do not
put any pressure on the baby’s knees or elbows; do not massage baby’s face with any massage oils
that contain essential oils; do not press too hard on the baby’s neck or stomach. Do not force your
baby to lie on her stomach; if she wants to turn over, use this opportunity to massage her back. Keep
the massage oil away from your baby.
Here’s a soothing, nourishing baby oil blend that you can also use to moisturize dry areas and for
general cleanups after poops or spit-ups.
Virtually any unscented organic plant oil can be used to moisturize a baby’s skin. Avocado, grape
seed, and virgin olive oils are among the best. Just pour the necessary amount into a pretty glass
bottle with a pump top and use as needed. I know that glass bottles may break when dropped, but this
is still a better option than contaminating the baby product with chemicals leaching from plastic
bottles.