Treating babies!

[znelduhkiaaiedegl]

I had my first "baby client" today and I now feel in need of some advice from those with more experience! She's 4 months old (although was premature so still quite tiny) and seemed to like her hands and feet being massaged. I was treating her for an eye problem (drooping eyelid) so tried to concentrate on the tiny tiny toes! I decided to do 20 minute treatment (or as long as she is happy for) every 5 days. Any other tips on how to treat babies???

Thank you!

Sarah x

 

[dale_m]

AAAAHH!!

No advice really but very jealous. I love to twiddle a babies toes.

Mine so loved 'this little piggy', your baby client might enjoy it as the warm up and to maintain her tolerance.

I had a little go with my neighbours baby but he was very active and kept pulling away, he liked little piggy tho.

lol

Jan x

 

[rgustovich]

I am also jealous! how lucky are you?

I can't offer any advice as I haven't done it, but I have read up on it a bit. Seems you are doing fine, as long as the baby is happy then the treatment can go ahead. if they get a bit fed up then you can cut it short and you can also show the mum what to do at home.

Can't wait to hear how you get along.

 

[TrumpetJake11]

Hiya
The only thing i would watch out for is that there metabolisms are so quick and they are so sensitive I wouldnt personally do more than 10-15mins. Also as the feet are so small and are thumbs so big it can be better to zone walk in some cases, this is what i would do on a prem baby. Hope this helps.
T
x

 

[extenides]

Hi Sarah,

I agree with Tigerbee, no more than about 10-15 minutes using relaxation techniques and zonal walks.

BUT

as has been said, YOU are the therapist and you know the baby and your intuition (and the baby ) will tell you what to do and when you have done enough.

 

[Amy Coughlan]

Lucky you! Baby feet are so pink and soft and squidgy . If she protests at all you could try the hands instead. I read in my hand reflexology book the other day that it's good to treat babies when they have been recently fed, if that's any good to you.