Being a parent is an amazing and life-changing experience. Your baby should be calm and happy. Not all babies are this calm. There seems to be no solution for many fussy babies. It’s not a condition. Babies can become fussy if they are hot or cold or because they don’t like something. This is why parents bang their heads against the wall about it. There’s a simple solution that you can do at home.
Reflexology – The ‘Cure” You Have Been Searching For
Reflexology is a form of natural medicine. Reflexology is an oriental natural medicine approach that involves pressing and massaging acupuncture point on the body in order to solve health issues. Reflexology improves blood flow and alleviates disease by massaging and pressing these points.
These points can help calm down your baby and reduce fussiness. You can massage the 7 nerve endings of a baby’s skin to ease fussiness or other issues.
Reflexology Points to Calm a Fussy Baby
Solar Plexus
The solar plexus, a group of nerves located between the stomach and the lungs, is called a “solar plexus”. This pressure point connects to another point on the foot just before the arch starts. It can be helpful for fussiness, upset stomach, and breathing problems.
It can help calm your baby by gently massaging the foot points without using too much pressure.
Chest
Massaging your baby’s feet under and above the arch of the arch can help if your baby is fussy due to chest congestion. This point is connected to the chest. It can ease discomfort and make it easier for your baby to breathe.
If the problem is more severe, you should go to the doctor immediately. Reflexology is not a treatment.
Sinuses
The pressure points that correspond with sinus problems are found on the toes of babies. The pressure points can be massaged gently to relieve sinus pain.
Head and Teeth
Your baby will become fussy if it is teething. To calm your baby down, you can massage pressure points onto their toes. This can help babies with teething problems fall asleep easily.
Lower Abdomen
The pressure point between the heel and mid-foot of babies’ feet is directly connected to their lower abdomen. Babies with lower intestinal issues such as gas or bloating may be particularly fussy. You can calm the pressure point by massaging it.
Upper Abdomen
Massage the pressure points on your baby’s feet and pads if they are fussy due to indigestion, heartburn or constipation. This will calm your baby down like nothing else.
Pelvis
The pressure points on babies’ heels are connected to their hips and stomach. Massaging this point can relieve tummy pain and hip tightness.
Experts recommend massaging these pressure points while your baby is asleep or relaxed. If they aren’t aware of what you’re doing they won’t be impressed. So keep calm and massage when they’re asleep if they want the best results.