These gentle strokes focus on baby’s head and face. They’re a really effective way to settle and calm your baby before a nap or when they’re fussing. Nose stroking is especially good for sending little ones off to sleep.
Practice these strokes in your Huggies baby massage and yoga program, or do them any time your baby needs a soothing and loving touch to settle down.
You can use oil for scalp circles. Not only does oil make skin-to-skin massage easier, but it can also help treat cradle cap. Many young babies have this condition, which looks a little bit like dandruff. Cradle cap doesn’t cause problems but if you’d like to remove it, then leave the oil in baby’s hair overnight. Next morning very gently brush the flakes from baby’s hair using a soft baby brush.
Scalp circles
Forehead stroking
Bridge of the nose
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