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How to massage your baby - a step-by-step guide

Six key baby massage techniques, shown to us by massage therapist Susan Patterson Smith

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Posted: 24 April 2012
by Viki Wilson

Massaging your baby's toes and feet
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Massaging your baby's toes and feet

Before you try any of these baby massage techniques, make sure you read the essential baby massage advice in our article on skin-to-skin contact. This will explain when to attempt baby massage, and other vital set-up tips.

Use index finger and thumb to gently rotate each toe in a circular motion. On the sole of bay's foot, just above the heel, gently press with your index finger. As in reflexology, the foot is considered to have relex points that relate to areas of the body. Above the heel relates to digestion. 

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