Instructions for baby massage: head and face
At the beginning of the baby massage, the head and face are gently and extensively massaged and stroked. Here you will find all the individual massage steps as a photo gallery.
Note: All grips and movements described are repeated about five to ten times. It is best to adjust the number of repetitions according to how your baby reacts to the touch.
Step 1
Place your palms on either side of your baby’s fontanelle. Then slowly stroke down the face.
step 2
Place both thumbs in the middle of the baby’s forehead. Now move your left and right thumb alternately across your forehead to your temples. Then repeat the movement with your fingertips.
step 3
Place both middle fingers at the side of the bridge of the nose. From there you move your fingers along the nostrils towards the corners of the mouth.
step 4
Place the fingertips of both hands to the left and right of your baby’s nostrils. From there, sweep across the cheeks toward the ears.
step 5
Massage the area between the nose and upper lip by alternating strokes from the middle to the sides with both thumbs.
step 6
Use the same grip on the chin. Place your thumbs under your chin and slowly move sideways along your jawline.
step 7
Now carefully take the small auricles between your thumb and forefinger and massage them with gentle pressure and circular movements.
step 8
To complete the head massage, stroke the side of your baby’s face downwards again, as you did at the beginning of the massage.