Weekly Comment 24 Aug 15: Educating Parents on Baby Massage
August 24, 2015
RESEARCH shows that baby
massage is beneficial in a variety
of ways including to encourage
deeper, more restful sleep
quality, aid digestion (which may
help reduce colic) and improve
bonding.
In Australia we have two
professional infant massage
Associations (IMA Infant Massage
Australia and IAIM International
Association of Infant Massage)
both of whom recommend
unscented/essential oil free
massage oils for young babies.
This is very much in line with UKbased
research, which suggests
unscented product in general
is recommended for the first,
important weeks of a babies life.
Organic, bland oils, preferably
jojoba, which is actually a liquid
wax (and most closely resembles
our skin’s sebum) sunflower or
almond are suggested as the most
suitable. A pre-blended product
that is unscented (no essential oils
or added fragrance) containing
a simple mix of cold pressed,
naturally beneficial oils such
as natural vitamin E, calendula
or evening primrose oils, may
benefit dry and sensitive skin
types. These oils are rich in natural
fatty acids and vitamins and can
help to moisturise the skin whilst
providing a medium for gentle,
fluid movement. The natural
vitamin E also helps to prolong a
product’s shelf life ensuring the
oil remains fresh, important for
natural and organic oils which are
otherwise preservative-free.
- This week’s contributor is
Catherine Cervasio, Founder of
Aromababy Natural Skincare.
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