Tips for Tiny Foot Rubs

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Massage is a bonding sensory experience for you and your child. It is a wonderful way to unwind and slow down together at the end of a busy day. It is a soothing and distracting transition from one activity to the next. Knoala reminds you of ways to feel great while playing with your children. Try a tiny foot rub for your little one tonight before bed!

We've been using baby bedtime massage since birth with all of our children. Now at ages four and one they often request massage when they need to relax! "Push my buttons, Momma," my preschooler will plead. My toddler will take my hand and gently squeeze his own chubby foot with it to get me started! They've learned to recognize massage as a calm time that we spend together to reconnect and relax. Massage releases oxytocin which is the love hormone!

Knoala recommends using a baby oil. We might use coconut oil but sometimes we skip the oil all together. Your baby will let you know when the massage is over either by falling asleep or moving on to a new activity!

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