Back

BACK

Massaging baby’s back is an excellent way to help improve their body awareness and promote proper development. The back muscles are engaged when you move your body, bend over, rotate your trunk, sit up or stand straight. They are often overworked and tired so massaging the back muscles can often be the most relaxing part of a massage. It can also help make baby feel how big they are!!! Please take note to avoid pressing on the spine directly for the spine protects your spinal cord that is very sensitive.

Back massage can be used to introduce tummy time and ease any discomfort or unfamiliarity the baby might be feeling in relation to this time. You can begin by lying on a bed/sofa, (at an incline with pillows if you like) or recliner and placing the baby belly down on your chest. From here, with baby’s cooperation, you can transition and try lying baby across your lap (as you are sitting down on the floor with legs extended outwards) or you can place the baby on a flat surface in front of you (as shown in video).

Take a look at your cue card for step-by-step details!