Do children need oil massage?
Posted on: 05/May/2016 2:42:56 PM
It is rather traditional to give oil massage to children using pure coconut or til (gingely) or mustard oils before giving them baths.
By rubbing and giving a thorough massage for the children with oil, there are many benefits.
Children’s skin is better protected. The body temperature is also maintained at comfortable levels. Oil serves also as an essential food item for the children. Their weight improves. The mental stress on the children reduces and they have peace of mind.
Th child is delighted with the mother’s physical contact. In fact, it eagerly expects it. The mother giving the oil massage ensures many benefits. However, eve other relatives like father, grandfather, grandmother and others also can give the oil massage to children.
Children must be quiet, yet alert. Oil massage can be given 2 hours after feeding milk or other food. Giving 2 or 3 oil massages every day is very good , at least 1 oil massage every day must be given. Giving the oil massage over a period of 30 minutes for maximum benefit.
