In this Colic baby massage tutorial our Infacol resident midwife, Lara Basini, shows you the best way to calm and alleviate discomfort for your baby using the I Love U baby massage technique'.
‘I Love U’ baby massage is an effective massage with a lovely sentiment behind it! Using your baby friendly massage oil (or if you have none to hand, try olive oil), make a gentle ‘I’ ‘L’ and ‘U’ movement across the baby’s tummy (make sure you watch the full demonstration to ensure you’re doing this correctly).
Not only does this massage allow you to bond with your baby, it also is very effective at expelling gas out from your baby and easing their discomfort. Remember to always try to end your massage by bringing your baby’s knees to their chest.
What is colic in babies?
Colic is long, inconsolable bouts of crying (often for over hours at a time) that happen for no specific reason (such as needing feeding or changing) and occur several times per week. Colic usually begins when the baby is a few weeks old and lasts until they are around 3-4 months old.
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