Newborn massage oil, an extra pampering for your well-being.

Infant massage brings significant psychological, emotional and physical benefits to the newborn and at the same time strengthens the bond with the parent. Here are the indications on choosing the best oil to buy to practice it correctly.

Neonatal massage brings significant psychological, physical and emotional benefits not only to the child who receives it but also to the parent who does it: however, many adults are afraid of practicing it for fear of hurting the baby or because they do not know which massage oil to use. on the newborn.

Neonatal massages: why use oil ?

Usually, to practice an infant massage, an oil is used to apply directly to the baby's skin, which is specially made for this purpose. Using oil is useful for several reasons:

it is easily absorbed by the skin;
moisturizes dry and cracked skin;
makes the baby's delicate epidermis even softer and more elastic;
creates a protective barrier on the skin favoring the normal pH of the skin.

The benefits of baby massages

Considered by many pediatricians to be highly beneficial for the newborn, infant massage acts on the psychophysical well-being of the child while strengthening the bond with the parents.

Initially this type of massage was practiced in the neonatal intensive care units to support the development of premature babies.

In particular, the practice of massages to the newborn is important because the following positive effects can be obtained:

stimulates the coordination of movements by stretching the muscles and correcting the posture;
accelerates neuronal connections by promoting the growth of the myelin sheath;
improves learning ability;
improves sensory and tactile integration;
facilitates the regulation of the sleep-wake rhythm;
relieves the discomfort caused by teething by relaxing the muscles;
it brings relief to the discomfort of gas colic, constipation and meteorism;
promotes neonatal bonding ;
it helps parents to recognize the baby's needs more easily as it improves their ability to feel competent.

Which massage oil to choose?

In order for the neonatal massage to be performed correctly, the parent will have to choose a specific oil, suitable for the very delicate skin of the baby. Not all oils on the market are suitable, and it is for this reason that it is of fundamental importance to carefully read the INCI of the product (i.e. the label that explains the ingredients with which a product on sale is composed).

The choice of oil for the massage must fall on oils of vegetable origin, even better if of biological origin, 100% pure and, possibly cold-pressed, so as not to have an oil that in contact with the heat of the hands modifies the its beneficial properties.

Furthermore, it is recommended to prefer oils that do not have any too strong fragrance, which could potentially be allergenic on the baby's skin or that can cause eczema or various redness. Among the best proposals are those based on fruit or natural flower essences:

sweet almond oil;
olive oil;
jojoba oil;
sunflower oil;
coconut oil;
hypericum oil;
lavender oil;
calendula oil;
shea butter oil;
aloe vera oil.

After reading the article we advise you to take a look at our Luxurykids website where you will find many articles for a thorough hygiene of the newborn.