Here are some steps to massage your baby:

  1. Make the baby comfortable: Plan to do the massage in a warm room with dim lighting. It’s important to make sure the temperature isn’t too cold, since the baby’s clothes will be removed during the massage. Lay the baby on their back on a soft towel or blanket placed on the floor or a safe flat surface. Put on some soft music if you wish. You can massage your baby with everything removed or just a diaper on in case of an accident. Choose the option that will make your baby more comfortable.

  2. Use edible oil: If you want to use massage oil, choose olive oil, avocado oil or another edible oil, since the baby’s fingers might end up in their mouth. Don’t use mineral oil or another inedible oil, since these aren’t digestible and could hurt your baby’s stomach. You can also use baby oil, if you prefer.

  3. Use gentle rubbing motions: Do not massage a baby using the same force you’d use for an adult. Use your fingers to gently rub your baby’s body, never pushing too hard or kneading. The goal is not to work out knots or do a deep tissue massage, as it would be with an adult; rather, you want to use soft, circular rubbing motions to gently stimulate the baby’s skin. You’ll want to massage the baby’s back, tummy, arms, legs, head and neck. Handle all parts of your baby’s body with gentle care.

  4. Massage in one direction: When massaging your baby, always massage in one direction, moving from the top of the body to the bottom. This will help to soothe your baby and promote relaxation.

  5. Try a milking massage: This technique involves gently squeezing and pulling your baby’s arms and legs. Start at the top of the arm or leg and gently squeeze and pull down to the wrist or ankle. Repeat this motion several times, working your way down the limb.

  6. Try a rolling massage: This technique involves gently rolling your baby’s arms and legs between your hands. Start at the top of the arm or leg and gently roll down to the wrist or ankle. Repeat this motion several times, working your way down the limb.

  7. Don’t tickle your baby when you massage them: Tickling can be overstimulating for babies and may cause them to become upset.

  8. Choose the right time for a massage: You don’t want to massage your baby when they’re hungry, tired or fussy. Choose a time when your baby is relaxed and alert, such as after a bath or before bedtime.

  9. Focus on certain body parts: You’ll want to massage the baby’s back, tummy, arms, legs, head and neck. Handle all parts of your baby’s body with gentle care.

  10. Create a relaxing environment: Put on some soft music if you wish. You can massage your baby with everything removed or just a diaper on in case of an accident. Choose the option that will make your baby more comfortable.

I hope this helps!