Baby Massagers
Massage therapy is growing rapidly in today’s world, and now baby massagers are even being produced for infants. Massage therapy is beneficial for babies in that it promotes bonding between the mother and child, it evokes rest and relaxation, helps the baby recover from a traumatic birth experience, promotes general health and well-being, and lastly there is the simple fact that touch is one of the most intimate forms of communication between parent and child.
Baby massagers and products are small and easy to use, and they fit into the palm of your hand. The most popular baby massager is called the “Snukkles”. It’s composed from a moldable reflex technology. The flexible material will contour to the baby’s body as the massage is being applied. They are designed with a flat area to fit into the palm of your hand, and have four round spheres around the edge to produce a massage sensation when gliding over the body. They are light weight so that they do not put any heavy pressure onto the baby. The actual amount of pressure applied during the massage will depend on the mother or father administering the procedure.
The massagers are usually available in a variety of fun, playful colors including pink, blue, and yellow. They are sold separately, are highly inexpensive, and each baby massage tool comes with a full instructions guide to help ensure that you and your baby make the most of the massage experience. Sometimes baby massagers will even be available for purchase as a whole baby massage kit, which may include items such as the baby massager, instruction guide or DVD on the benefits and techniques of infant massage therapy, baby massage oil, or a relaxing music CD for the baby to listen to during the massage.
Baby massagers are hand-held tools that are effective when used over clothing, or when applied directly to the skin. When using the tool directly on the baby’s skin, baby massage oil will need to be applied first in order for the massager to glide smoothly over your baby’s body. Massage oil is usually sold separately from the tool itself. Whichever way you choose to deliver the massage it is a soothing, calming experience for both the baby and yourself.
Massage is a great way to help put infants to sleep at night because it is a calming, relaxing experience that will slowly drift your little one off into dreamland. It is a nurturing experience for an infant who loves to be gently caressed by a loving mother or father. A baby massager is a great gift for all expecting and new mothers!
