Massage for the newborn.

In the process of massage between a newborn and a mother some invisible but very important interrelation is established. Massage for a newborn is of great importance, since, first of all, it has a beneficial effect on his physical and emotional development. The daily procedure increases the child's immunity, also attention, better coordination, vision, hearing, and at the same time, weight gain. A very positive effect of massage and on children's sleep: the child after it is asleep more quickly, and sleep becomes stronger.

As a result of the massage, blood circulation, metabolism, digestion improves, the process of nutrition of muscles and tissues becomes more active. Toddlers are less prone to flatulence, the amount of colic is minimized. The development of such children is more intensive, they keep the head before the due time, talking and walking also begin with the anticipation of age norms.

Massage for the newborn requires special preparation. Before the procedure, you should rinse it and gently pat the towel. The skin of the baby should be dry. For smooth sliding, palms should be lubricated with a baby cream or a special oil. You need to start the massage with the baby's face. Gentle movements at first stroke the wings of the nose and crooks, then go down to the tummy, and then you can walk on the handles and legs. Finish the massage by gentle stroking on the back.

On the technique of carrying out a massage for a newborn is somewhat different from that for babies who are older. The smaller the baby, the more gentle, tender movements. Newborn babies have a dry, thin, very vulnerable skin, so every touch should be very careful. In the beginning, strokes are light, then rubbing, then fretting and, in the end, kneading.

You need to start the massage from one to two minutes. Then the duration is up to fifteen minutes. Too long massage of the baby can tire, and then instead of a positive effect there will be absolutely the opposite. Before the procedure, you need to carefully study all of its rules. So, for example, you can not massage the calyx on the outside, the front surface of the shin. Very carefully act in the heart and liver. Back massage should be done without disturbing the area of the kidneys, and not touch the area of the spine very much.

Particular attention requires a newborn's stomach massage . The kid needs to be put on a back and legs slightly to bend, holding them with the left hand. The fingertips of the right hand need to be stroked in the direction of the large intestine. Massage for the newborn brings a lot of positive emotions. And if still with this and affectionately with him to talk and smile, his joy will not be the limit.

After carrying out the massage of the tummy, a better separation of the gases is observed. With the help of massaging the oblique muscles, the abdominal muscles strengthen.

There is such an eye disease, in which there is inflammation of the lacrimal sac and the nasolacrimal tubule. This is dacryocystitis. The newborn's eye massage helps remove purulent secretions contained in lacrimal sacs and opens the channel for the passage of tears. You need to start by squeezing the contents of the lacrimal sac by pressing lightly with the index finger of the inner corner. A purulent discharge may appear from the sac. In the inner corner you need to drip a solution of furatsilina, preferably warm. Then you need to take a cotton swab and gently remove the purulent fluid. Each glazik wipe a separate swab from the temple to the nozzle. After the performed operations in the glazik, disinfectant drops should be dripped. Duration of massages for the eyes should be carried out on average about two weeks, and if it is done correctly, the resorption or breakthrough of the purulent plug occurs.