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Save this for the next time your baby has a gassy tummy, and send it to a new mom who needs these tips! 🤍 Infant massage is a great way to connect with your baby, help them relax, and ease some of that gas. 👶 👶 Choose a time when your baby is not hungry, overtired, or immediately after a feeding. 🤍 Keep baby comfortable. Find a warm, quiet space and place your baby on a firm, flat surface while you stay right beside them. 🌿 You don’t need expensive oils or lotions! If you use one, choose a fragrance-free, baby-safe product. 🙌 Gentle pressure is key! When massaging your baby’s tummy, stay BELOW the xiphoid process (the small tip at the bottom of the breastbone). Use gentle, smooth strokes over the soft part of the abdomen. Never press on the ribs or directly over the xiphoid process. 🛁 Try it after a bath. If your baby is relaxed and comfortable, this can be a great time for a little massage. 💕 Follow your baby’s cues. If they’re crying, stiffening, turning away, or seem uncomfortable, stop. Massage should feel good. Tummy massage isn’t a guaranteed fix for gas, but it can be very effective! #momtok #babytok #momtips #postpartum