If your little one is fussy or having a hard time sleeping, an infant massage might help. Baby massage is a “rhythmic stroking of your baby’s body using your hands." Some moms prefer to sing or hum to their babies while doing this. They also gently knead their hands, ankles, and feet. This is also known as touch therapy.
This practice is not new. Our mothers have known this, but it’s gaining popularity once again, thanks to technology. More moms are sharing about this wonderful practice. We know you’re curious about what oils to use when doing touch therapy, so we’ve put together a rundown of the baby oil brands and the price of each in the Philippines.
Benefits of baby massage
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Studies have shown that baby massage has tremendous benefits for your little one. Here are some of them.
- Reduces crying – Baby massage calms down the infant and therefore helps lessen crying.
- Helps the baby relax – When the baby first comes into this world, it is new and unfamiliar to them so it can stress them out. With touch therapy, the baby’s stress hormones are reduced, which consequently aid them in releasing tension and falling asleep.
- Provides relief from colic and gas – It eases the discomfort from colic, gas, and even teething.
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But it’s not just the baby who benefits from touch therapy. Parents who perform the infant massage also get the following:
- Improves the interaction with the child
- Provides bonding time with the baby
- Helps them become more confident in their parenting skills
- Helps to get to know the baby and understand his nonverbal cues
What to look for in a baby oil
Excited to do baby massage? Take note of these first.
- ingredients – What’s in the baby oil? Are the ingredients safe?
- benefits – What will we get out of it?
- price – How much does it cost?
A word of advice, though, before using baby oil for your little one’s massage. The National Health Service recommends that parents do not use baby oil until their child is at least one month old since the newborn’s skin is very thin and delicate.
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6 baby oil brands + price of each here in the Philippines
Johnson’s Aloe and Vit. E Oil
We start off this list of baby oil brands and the price of each here in the Philippines with a household name: Johnson’s! We grew up using this brand so most moms would probably recognize it.
However, this iteration is new and improved. The Johnson’s Baby Oil we’ve come to love now has different variants including this one with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera.
Features we love:
- ingredients
- enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E
- clinically proven mildness formula
- no parabens, phthalates, and dyes
- benefits
- locks in up to 10 times more moisture on wet skin than ordinary lotions
- soothes and relieves dry patches
- price
Tiny Buds Happy Days Natural Baby Massage Oil
You can find most Tiny Buds products in supermarkets nationwide. Try its Happy Baby Natural Baby Massage Oil. Made of sunflower oil, it is gentle on your baby’s skin.
It is also packed with Vitamin E and antioxidants to protect your tiny tot’s skin. Use it before or after bathtime to avoid skin dryness and for baby massage.
Features we love
- ingredients
- sunflower oil, vitamin E, antioxidants
- 100% no harsh chemicals
- benefits
- blends into the skin
- protects the skin
- keeps it soft and healthy
- price
Human Nature Baby Wonder Oil
Proudly Filipino brand Human Nature also makes it to the cut. Its Natural Baby Wonder Oil is made of sunflower oil as its base. You can get it into variants: Powder Love and Tangerine Dream. Just a few drops of these natural oils can ease minor skin discomforts. It’s also ideal for infant massage.
Features we love
- ingredients
- Powder Love: sunflower seed oil, coconut-derived caprylic, plant-derived oils, and all-natural fragrance
- Tangerin Dream: sunflower seed oil, orange peel essential oil, plant-derived oils, and all-natural fragrance
- benefits
- calms itchiness
- ideal for infant massage
- price
Burt’s Bees Nourishing Baby Oil
Well-loved all-natural brand Burt’s Bees has a contender for baby oils. Like most–if not all–of Burt’s Bees products, this one has no parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS. This is an antioxidant-rich formula that you and your little one can use.
Features we love
- ingredients
- alcohol-free
- no parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS
- pediatrician-tested
- has apricot and grapeseed oils
- benefits
- hypoallergenic
- softens the skin
- makes baby massage a delight
- price
Dr. VCO Natural Baby Oil with Chamomile and Almond Oil
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been touted as the wonder oil thanks to its gamut of health benefits. This baby oil uses VCO that contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT).
This makes it highly absorbent and soothes the skin. VCO also has antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties that make it even more skin-friendly.
Features we love
- ingredients
- virgin coconut oil, chamomile, almond essential oil
- benefits
- antibacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal
- perfect for baby massage
- price
Mustela Baby Massage Oil with Avocado
Mommas who have babies with sensitive skin know Mustela very well. Its baby massage oil is a godsend. This lets you have a little massage with your little one without worrying if it’s harsh for your baby’s skin. Best of all it is dermatologist-tested and uses 99% natural ingredients.
Features we love
- ingredients
- avocado oil combined with protective oils like pomegranate seed and sunflower oils
- benefits
- avo oil helps restore and protect the baby’s fragile hydrolipic film
- hydrates and soothes the skin
- price
