In this Colic baby massage tutorial, our resident midwife, Lara Basini shows you the best way to calm and alleviate discomfort for your baby using the Tiger in the tree massage technique.
The tiger in the tree hold is a type of massage that’s best done at the end of your routine. Using whichever is the most comfortable, take one of your arms and bring it over your baby’s tummy and underneath their nappy.
This will give your baby security and allow them to also lie on their tummy, which can really help them get rid of any discomfort.
Then, using your spare hand, massage their back in a clockwise movement for around 10-20 seconds. After this, bring your back down to a lying position and if it is the end of your routine swaddle them.
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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