Reflexology to improve baby sleep is a simple way to reassure a restless baby and help him fall asleep and should be done when the baby is relaxed, warm, clean and comfortable, such as at the end of the day after showering, for example .
To start the reflexology massage, place the baby on a comfortable surface, in a quiet and quiet environment and with a temperature around 21ºC. The light should have a medium intensity, always maintaining eye contact with the baby talking to him in a sweet voice and in a low tone.
Step by step reflexology massage
Here are the steps you should take to improve your baby's sleep through this massage.
Step 1
Hold the baby's right foot, lightly pressing the fleshy area of his thumb, with his thumb simulating circles. This step should be repeated 2-3 times on the right foot only.
Step 2
Press with the thumb the upper center of the sole of the two baby feet at the same time. It is the point called the solar plexus, which lies slightly below the base of the big toe and the following finger. Press and release 3 times.
Step 3
Place your finger on the inside of the baby's sole of the foot and slide by pressing point to point from the heel to the top of the big toe.
At the end of the diagram, steps 1 and 3 should be repeated on the left foot.
If even with this massage, the baby has difficulty falling asleep or wakes up often at night, he may be sick or troubled with the birth of the first teeth. In this case, it is very important to know how to relieve the pain of the birth of the baby's teeth, or find out what is the reason for your shaking so that reflexology or any other method to numb the baby works.
