Early touch is a critical period in the baby’s brain development, to give the brain cells and nervous system to the appropriate stimulation, to promote the development of the baby’s nervous system, to promote growth and intelligent development. The benefits of touch for babies: 1, to relieve irritability When babies cry, the body will produce stress hormones, when the immunity will decline. Stroking allows the baby’s stress hormones to be lowered, immunity to be restored and emotions to be relaxed. 2.Increase weight Stimulation through touch on the skin can increase vagus nerve activity, so that the body produces more hormones and insulin, which helps food absorption, so touch can make the baby’s weight increase. 3, soothing emotions Touch can promote baby’s EQ development, can use touch to stabilize baby’s emotions. If the baby is not hugged or stroked in the 3 months of life, emotional development will be prone to crankiness. 4, pain relief Touch can make pain relief, which can be observed from the baby’s reaction. A crying, uncomfortable baby can be quieted by touch. 5.Sleep peacefully Most of the babies who receive touch can sleep peacefully and cry less, and the restlessness is greatly reduced. 6, enhance parent-child relationship Because the mother will look at the baby when touching, the baby will feel the mother’s eyes in the mother’s love, you can also use this to observe the baby’s visual movement response is normal. At the same time, touch can enhance communication between babies and their parents, helping them to feel safe and develop a sense of trust in their parents. 7, increase appetite, relieve gas and bloating The process of touch increases the baby’s “movement”, improve the digestion and absorption of food, to a certain extent, so that the baby’s appetite increased. And appropriate touch can relieve the baby’s intestinal gas and bloating. 8, promote the growth and development of the baby to carry out systematic touch, is conducive to the baby’s growth and development (physical, intellectual), strengthen the immune system. How to give baby touch? 1, touch before preparation (1) maintain the appropriate room temperature, generally at about 25 degrees Celsius is appropriate, touch time control in about 20 minutes to ensure comfort and 15 minutes without interference. (2) use a comfortable position, choose a quiet, clean room, you can put some soft music for the background. (3) To choose the right time for touch, the baby should not be too full or too hungry, touch is best after the baby bath. (4) prepare a towel, diapers, replacement clothing for the baby, pour some baby oil on the palm first, and rub each other to make hands warm. 2, common touch action (1) head touch touch steps: apply the lotion evenly on the palm of your hand, hands gently hold both sides of the baby’s head, two thumbs from the eyebrows along the arch of the eyebrows slowly push pressure to the temple, pay attention to avoid the baby’s fontanel when touching, followed by thumbs from the center of the chin slowly push pressure to the front of the ear. Finally, the four fingers together with the abdomen of the fingers from the center of the forehead strokes to behind the ear. Stroking effect: Head stroking can encourage the baby’s face muscles to relax and promote brain development. It is important to note that before touching, mothers should communicate with their babies verbally, which can well promote the development of baby’s vision and hearing. (2) chest touch Stroke steps: index and middle fingers together, with the finger abdomen from the rib cage through the chest to the opposite side of the middle clavicle, pay attention to avoid the baby’s nipples, alternating hands. Touch effect: mothers in the process of touch, be sure to pay attention to observe the baby’s skin, touch the skin slightly red is the right strength. Generally as the baby grows older, the strength needs to be increased moderately. Chest strokes can promote respiratory circulation, so that the baby breathes more smoothly. (3) abdominal strokes Stroking steps: right hand four fingers together, with the finger abdomen in the baby’s left abdomen from top to bottom draw an I, then from left to right draw a backwards L, and finally from left to right, draw a backwards U. Stroking effect: abdominal strokes help the baby’s intestines to digest and absorb food and relieve colonic flatulence. If your baby’s umbilical cord has not fallen off yet, however, be careful not to touch the cord. (4) upper and lower limb touch Stroke steps: hands grasp the baby’s arms, tiger mouth outward from the upper arm to wrist gently squeeze pinch. Palm of both hands to hold the baby’s arms, gently roll the muscle groups. Alternating thumbs, stroking the baby’s palm, the remaining four fingers massage the back of the hand. Thumb and middle finger pinch baby’s fingers, pinch from the root to the tip of the finger. Stroke effect: upper and lower limb touch can enhance the baby’s responsiveness, motor skills and coordination, so that the baby’s limbs more flexible. (5) back touch touch steps: let the baby into a prone position, hands thumb along the baby’s back on both sides of the spine, from top to bottom gently circle pressure, slowly slide to the tail of the sacrum. Hands together, four fingers from the middle of the spine slowly slide to the sides, repeat four to six times, then move down a finger distance, repeat the massage to the buttocks. Stroke effect: back strokes can soothe the muscles of the baby’s back, thus making the baby more relaxed and enhancing the baby’s sense of security. Warm tips: whether a sick baby can do touch depends on the situation, if the baby cries, you need to stabilize TA first, and then continue afterwards.