Grind coconut oil from mill by yourself.
Coconut oil for baby massage in winter.
Once you have the oil ready you can start by applying some onto your baby s chest using upward strokes with gentle hands.
Not too many minerals are found in coconut oil but coconut oil is rich in iron.
Coconut oil is light and easily absorbable into the skin.
Coconut oil is colder in nature thus changes its texture during winters.
You can use almond oil any time.
Children often suffer from rashes using.
And olive oil may make baby s skin dark.
3 to 4 coconuts make 200ml oil.
My baby also wouldn t lie down for a massage but before his bedtime when he s really tire he would give me some 5 10 minutes to massage him and obviously he would need something in his hands to keep him occupied.
So prefer almond and coconut oil.
You should add only 3 drops of essential oil for every 10 ml of carrier oil.
Always dilute tea tree oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil sweet almond oil or olive oil.
Take to the mill grind and get the oil.
If you are using coconut oil for new born baby massage in summers it can be used as it is without heating whereas in winters you will have to slightly warm it up for use.
The antibacterial and anti fungal properties are a plus point.
It provides moisture keeping the skin healthy and glowing.
It can be used for baby massage only after the baby turns 6 months of age since baby s skin is very delicate and get irritated by the use of essential oils.
For summer you can use coconut oil.
The use of coconut oil is very beneficial for children.
Some babies dont like mustard oil smell.
I also used cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil in summer but i may use himalaya massage oil during winter as it has some blend of 3 4 oils including olive oil.
Coconut oil is an excellent body moisturizer and is mostly used as massage oil for babies.
Jus wanted to know till what age we should massage our baby.
As it is not very greasy it can also be used as a leave on oil for the babies.
But same coconut oil can be harmful during the winters.
This winter give coconut oil massage to babies for umpteen benefits soothes diaper rashes.