Your Baby Needs To Play

Have you ever seen your child was playing with his saliva? This shows that since the baby was born, they already have the need to play. First two years in the life of a child is a period of rapid growth.At this time, the development of sensory and motor toddler was formed to be perfect. Playing, not just use the game alone, because the more important is the presence of physical movement for stimulating the five senses (sight, hearing, touching, smelling, tasting) and motor skills.

Play for babies and children aged 1-2 years are different. Along with increasing age, the child's ability will also increase. Then the games and play equipment are also becoming more complex. By playing the child will also introduce the concept of something, colors, shapes, language and communication in both directions. Therefore, parents should accompany children when playing. Parents should explain about the functions of toy instruments, physical touch, and togetherness while playing will make the relationship of parent and child more closely. But of course, must be considered, if the child looks exhausted, sleepy, or bored, you should immediately stop playing. Playing habits early on will be able to stimulate the development of intellect and mind, so that the child will grow up to be a balanced person physically and mentally. Not just smart, critical and creative, but also have good socialization skills.

3 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T GIVE TO YOUR BABY

3 things you should not give your baby:

1. SALTY SEASONING; salty seasoning contains salt, which can not be processed by your baby's body, because the kidney is not yet fully developed. Excess sodium (salt) will accumulate in his body, and it can damage organs. Infants under the age of 12 months is recommended to consume no more than 1 gram of salt per day. and Do not add salt to his food.
2. HONEY; honey can contain harmful bacteria, which does not give effect to the adults, but can cause botulism in babies. This serious illness (but not fatal) to develop into pneunomia and dehydration. like sugar, honey can also damage teeth.
   
3. TEA; tea may be your favorite. But tea contains tannins, substances which can interfere with iron absorption into the body. Your baby needs iron, greater than the needs of adults. iron deficiency can cause anemia. Tea also contains caffeine, which can cause interference with sleep patterns.
   

BABY MASSAGE

Same with us, babies also love to be pampered. One of the best way to pamper your baby is to give it massages the entire body.This action can be a calming experience for both of you. So there's nothing wrong if you start soon.

WHY BABY MASSAGE HELPFUL?
Baby massage will not only strengthen the bond between you both, this also can increase baby's immunity, soothe colic, and helps babies sleep more calmly.

IS IT SAFE?
Gentle massage definitely safe, but there are some things to be considered; do not pull forcibly move the baby's legs and hands; avoid the skin rash; don't massage when she was unwell.

WHAT IS NEEDED?
You need a mattress to lay her/him, and non-scented oil like olive oil, (avoid peanut oil-containing materials such as almond oil). You also need to prepare a soft towel to cover her body that are not being massaged, and clothes are comfortable to wear after a massage.

HOW?
Lay her on the mat, rub a few drops of oil between the palms of your hands.

• Start with your fingers ran softly on both sides of the forehead, across his brow, then at his cheek.
  
• Lift his arms above his chest, and flick ups and downs for each arm. Then rub gently downward from the hips toward the foot.
  
• Use light pressure, form the letter X, the right shoulder toward the left hip, and repeat the opposite.
• Put your hand on his chest, move to the outside of the movement to make small circles.
• Raise his hands, and stroked his hand up toward his shoulders. Repeat for other side. Make a small circular movements in the palm of his hand.
• Completed by holding the legs to move the legs to the inside and outside (kicking movement) gently.
  

WHEN IT CAN BEGIN?
Massaging your baby can be started as early as possible, even on a day-old infant. So you do not have to postpone again. HAPPY BABY MASSAGE :)