How to make massage oil at home for baby?

Babies are adorable little creatures that bring joy and happiness into our lives. They need special attention, care, and love to thrive. One of the best ways to show them love is by giving them a good massage. Massaging your baby helps relieve stress, aids digestion, improves sleep patterns, and increases parental bonding.

However, finding the right massage oil that suits your baby’s delicate skin can be daunting. It’s crucial to choose an oil that won’t cause irritation or adverse reactions. But don’t worry; I got you covered! In this article, you’ll learn how to make safe homemade massage oils for your bundle of joy.

Research before getting started

Before diving in headfirst into making a massage oil for your baby,do some research on essential oils that will be fit for their soft skin. Some essential oils can irritate their skin or harm internal organs when absorbed through regular usage

Below is a table with some recommended safe essential oils suitable for babies:

Essential Oils Benefits
Chamomile Calming agent
Lavender Improved sleep quality
Mandarin Relieves colic symptoms

It’s important also get carrieroil .Carrier Oils are base vegetable/ nut which act as diluters so it’s not possible /safe/to apply Essential oil directly without being diluted ,so we add carrier oil amounting from 2 tsp-4tsp depending on the consistency., sweet almond oik ,jojoba seed milk etc before adding any essential oils.

Time to DIY!

Let us go ahead with these simple steps below in concocting the perfect massage blend :

Step 1: Select Your Carrier Oil

It is wise to use cold-pressed organic carrier oils when massaging your little one because it contains no harmful chemicals. You can use coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba seed oil or sweet almond oil.

Step 2: Pick Your Essential Oils

Next up are the essential oils of your choice for the massage blend. However,stay away from strong scents like peppermint and eucalyptus as they might be too intense for your baby’s nose.

It is recommended to add a maximum of two drops of any essential into 50ml carrier Oil .For babies over six weeks old,you may use chamomile,eucalyptus,rose,jasmine,Mandarin ,lavender etc

Step 3: Mix Your Carrier And Essential Oils

Once you have selected both the base and essential oils to start with,it’s time to get them blended smoothly.
Take around four tablespoons of your chosen carrier oil along with a drop or two (depending on age)of chosen essentials above then give it a good shake until well mixed .

Step 4: Store in Dark-Coloured Glass Bottles

You must keep these blends stored properly so that light does not break down their potency nor quality; dark glass bottles would work great here-And hey! You’ve got yourself some DIY massage oils!

Safety Precautions

Before using this homemade remedy onto baby skin make sure there aren’t any adverse effects by doing patch tests i.e applying behind ear ; if symptoms dont occur after roughly an hour,it should be deemed safe for usage .Also importantly,your baby needs well-ventilated living spaces,and no portion or blockage near face /mouth when sleeping.

Best Time To Massage The Baby

Now it is fair enough to say that massaging babies whenever you want is never off-limits,but getting started at best-goals times probably works wonders especially
20-30 minutes before bedtime says Dr Ginevra Liptan ,Institute for Integrated Pain Management .

There you go!

Ta-dah! there you have it, your own homemade massage oils for your little angel.This DIY blend is super budget-friendly and consists of natural compounds free from potential skin irritants that aren’t safe for the baby’s well-being or health.

Incorporating this into your bedtime routine could be what’s missing! So get massaging MOMs &DADs -you will love the benefits it holds altogether with a happy sleeping baby,you can never overdo self-care as new parents .

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