Child Massage: Parent Toddler Lambing
By Ceia Ylagan
At this stage, your tot’s favorite word is “no,” thus, a parent’s offer of a massage may be refused. Calagui advises moms and dads to read their child’s body language carefully. “Along with his negativity, he might actually extend an arm or a leg, which means he actually likes to be massaged at that moment,” says Calagui. “But if indeed his answer is a resounding ‘no,’ respect his choice.”
Calagui says that kids sometimes ask for a massage indirectly. “Your son may suddenly sit beside you, gently massaging his arm by himself, or he may complain that his tummy or leg hurts. You can then offer to massage him,” notes Calagui.
Because this is a stage when a child’s imagination is at its peak, parents can incorporate storytelling with the massage session. “Pretend there are animals walking or hopping on his tummy,” says Calagui. And because his limbs are longer, Calagui recommends that the massage strokes be done on separate areas of each limb.
Photo from:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/khrawlings/ / CC BY 2.0
SOURCE:
- Kath Calagui, certified infant massage instructor
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Nhoviee Egana Concepcion
11
months ago
at night before we sleep my daughter always said her tummy is aching.But i know its not,,,because its her way to make lambing...i`ll get her lotion and massage her tummy until she fall asleep...how sweet my baby! -
Mommy Jhen_Gavyne
Jan 20 2011 @ 03:19pm
Every morning my daughter massage, my legs and she ask me if still pain.How sweet my daughter, especially when I was sick she guides me to stand and to walk. -
Alevie Bagsit Baroy
Aug 08 2010 @ 10:08pm
my baby dont talk but he when he want me to massage his back and legs he'l grab my hands and put it in where he wants to massage...hehe so funny bcoz he likes it and he keeps on laughing..
