[sg_popup id=”2″ event=”onload”][\/sg_popup]Giving an oil massage to your baby is very important, during the first six months after the baby is born. But what is more important is choosing the right oil.<\/p>\n
Market is flooded with numerous brands for baby oil like Pigeon, Johnson & Johnson, Himalaya which can be tried. Pure sesame, mustard and olive oil are all time favorites.<\/p>\n
Mustard oil –<\/strong> can offer numerous health benefits for infants and kids. Some of which are that it is very good for baby massage, it can keep the body warm during winters and open up sweat pores on skin, it can help reduce cold and cough, it is good for controlling asthma, it is good for scalp massage and stimulate hair growth, has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It can also act as an insect repellent.<\/p>\n Olive oil –<\/strong> is known to make baby skin smooth, shiny, and healthy. It is a pretty good manicure lotion and a perfect moisturizer for baby\u2019s skin. Olive oil can be used in both cold and hot weather.<\/p>\n Sesame oil –\u00a0<\/strong>Although the dominant oils for infant massage are olive oil and mustard oil. But, sesame oil too can be used for this purpose. Applying sesame oil on baby\u2019s skin promotes growth. Babies massaged with sesame oil have been known to have an increase in height, weight and circumference of their arms. It also helps babies to\u00a0sleep post massage.<\/p>\n Coconut oil –<\/strong> has literally become the go-to treatment for most anything. It is an all-natural healer that is affordable and readily available. Use coconut oil as a massage oil \u2013 it melts on contact with skin, so you don\u2019t need a lot, and it will leave baby\u2019s skin feeling soft and smelling lovely.<\/p>\n Almond oil –\u00a0<\/strong>contains vitamin E in higher proportion as compared to coconut oil. It is very good for skin of your baby. Using almond oil for massage ensures glowing and soft skin.<\/p>\n Here are some tips to help you try baby massage at home:<\/p>\n