Baby Massage Oil

Tips for Picking Safe Baby Massage Oil

Child experts say that massage is excellent for babies.  Studies have shown that muscle and skin stimulation promotes healthy circulatory system development and heart development. Being touched also increases a baby's sense of comfort and security. Baby massage oil needs to be chosen carefully though because it's quite likely that the baby will end up getting some of the oil in his or her mouth by sticking a hand in their mouth or by moving around during the massage.  Even some massage oils that claim to be "baby safe" are really not because they contain ingredients like fragrance oils that can be toxic to babies. Here are some tips for picking out truly safe baby massage oil:

Pick unscented, plain oils - The safest baby massage oil contains no fragrance of any kind. Use food grade oils like pure olive oil, flaxseed oil, safflower seed oil or almond oil. Heat the oil gently between your hands by rubbing your hands together, don't heat the oil in a microwave or it could become too hot and burn the baby.

Use herbal blends to scent the oil - If you really want to offer scented baby massage oil to your clients scent a food grade oil by using pure food grade herbs or tea blends instead of essential oils or fragrance blends. Boil the herbs in water , and use a few drops of scented water mixed into the oil to provide a soothing fragrance.  Stick to herbs that are soothing and relaxing like chamomile and lavender. You can also use pre-made chamomile or lavender teas mixed into food grade oils to make softly scented baby massage oil.