Everything you need to know about baby massage at a glance

Gentle skin contact is virtually vital for babies. A particularly nice way of maintaining close contact between mother and baby and giving the child a sense of security and safety is baby massage.

Regular baby massage

• Promotes the development of nerve cells and motor skills
• Has a relaxing and calming effect
• Can strengthen the emotional bond with the mother or father

Our tips

• The room for the massage should be warm and comfortable.
• Avoid scheduling pressure or stress, because nervousness transfers to the child.
• Use a soft baby blanket or soft towels as a base.
• The right time settles down with a regularly performed massage. The baby should be awake and not too tired. Also, massage should not be done immediately after a meal or when the baby is sick.
• Your hands should be warm, fingernails filed smooth and you should not wear unpleasant jewelry.
• Use high-quality natural baby oils such as HiPP Care Oil for a relaxing and nurturing massage.
• You candownload our baby massage instructionshere . This way you always have all the important tips at hand during the massage.

Massage undesirable?

Before any massage, you should take into account the condition your baby is in. If the baby is kicking wildly, the time is rather unfavorable. 
If your baby cries during the massage, comfort him and then try again when he calms down. If your child is still restless, you should postpone the massage until another time.