Rae in Indianapolis shared this tip on helping a baby relax through scalp massage.
Babies love their scalps to be rubbed. Do be careful around the soft spots – like on the top of the head, at the temples and at the occipital areas. Watch your baby’s response to the massage and use gentle fingertip pressure in a circular motion. Oil is not necessary on the head. Position your baby’s head in a face-to-face position and watch your baby smile.
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Nana:
My daughter’s dad used to do something similar to put her to sleep. He stroked the spot on her forehead between her eyebrows using a fingertip, moving from nose to hairline. It worked on the dog, too!