
16/04/2025
Baby massage is an Ayurvedic therapy and a highly popular postnatal practice in India. Doctors also recommend parents to massage their baby, but primarily to foster a closer bond with their infant. Traditionally, a regular massage is considered to aid physical development, improve weight gain and promote growth in a baby. Almost all the fellow moms I know massaged their newborn (on the advice of their paediatrician or elders in the family).
Increase bonding between the baby and his caregivers
Calm/ relax the baby and reduce fussiness
Provide relief from gas to the baby
Soothing effect on parents giving massage
Help baby sleep well