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The brand that has brought you high quality baby products now features a Being a Parent section that deals with a wide range of imortant topics.  From newborn care to potty training to advice on helping your baby become a “good sleeper”.

Infant Massage, courtesy of Huggies

Infant massage is a wonderful tool to use for developing a bond between parent and child and has proven benefits for your little bub. Here are some of the benefits to your baby.
·    Relaxes your baby.
·    Helps to develop a bond of trust.
·    Massage can improve your baby’s sleep.
·    Helps to boost the immune system.
·    Improves blood circulation and skin condition.
·    Massage can aid digestion.
·    Massage can also give relief to babies suffering from colic and reflux.

Many hospitals and Birth Centres run courses on infant massage that you can attend during your stay. Here are a few tips on the basics of infant massage to get you started.·    Ensure the room is warm and your baby is not in a draft.
·    Only proceed with the massage if you are feeling relaxed and your baby is generally settled, unless you are performing the massage to help relieve pain.
·    Start on the legs and move upward through the body.
·    Use long firm strokes.
·    Do not place any pressure on the abdomen.
·    When massaging to relieve pain from colic, use a circular motion starting on your baby’s right hand side of her stomach.
·    Use Huggies® Bath & Body lotion or a cold pressed almond oil. These are beneficial to your baby’s skin and are easily absorbed.