Monday, September 12, 2011

Essential Aromatherapy Oils for Baby Massage

Aromatherapy oils gives a wonderful soothing effect when used for massaging. They are not only useful for adult massage treatment but also helps to do body massages for babies. Babies really enjoy the massage if it is done in a proper soothing way. But it is always advised to give a massage to the babies who are six months old and who don't have sensitive skin types.

A massage itself gives the baby a pleasant effect, if an aromatherapic oil is added to that massage it becomes so wonderful and helps the baby in many ways. The massage not only helps to create a bond between the baby and the mother but also keeps the baby healthy. It helps them to have a better sleep and keeps their anxiety levels lower and calmer.

An Aromatherapic baby massage does not need an expert to do it. Its just understanding the baby's reaction according to the massage strokes. Start with some gentle strokes with a common oil like lavender and try to observe whether the baby likes or dislikes the stroke. The massage should be short and if the baby starts to feel uncomfortable its time for you to stop the massage.

The aromatherapy massage helps the baby in many ways. It keeps the baby's skin supple, helps in treating diaper rash and hives and makes the skin glowing and healthy. Some commonly used recipes for baby massage are lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus, neroli, and etc., Among them the chamomile is the most useful product for babies. It has very good soothing properties, able to calm an agitated baby, soothes irritability, relieves stomach upsets, and soothes babies when teething.

Different oils are used for various purposes. For example, to relieve cough and other chest conditions myrtle and lavender oils are used. These oils can also be used in baby baths and to enhance the atmosphere around them. It gives them more soothing effect and aids good breathing.

For a baby massage it is always important to select best quality oils which are pure since the baby skins are very sensitive than the adults. High quality oils purchased from a reputed store and good brand should be used.


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