Nudging techniques for frightened babies

Frightened babies belong to the categories of night crying and frightening wind in Chinese medicine. Pediatric massage techniques include clearing the liver meridian, rubbing Baihui, and rubbing Xiaotianxin. Clearing the liver meridian: the liver point is located on the threaded surface of the last section of the index finger. When operating, one hand holds the palm of the child’s hand, and the fingerprints of the last section of the palm surface of the index finger of the other hand are pushed to the tip of the finger, i.e., calming the liver. There is a calm liver and fire, relieve depression and remove annoyance, quench the wind to calm the shock of the function, commonly used in the treatment of pediatric convulsions. Rub Baihui: Baihui point is located in the tip of the two ears in the middle of the line at the top of the head, has the effect of calming and tranquilizing the mind, operation with the fingers gently kneading the Baihui point, you can relieve the symptoms caused by the child’s fright. Knead the small heart of heaven: the small heart of heaven is located in the palm of the hand size of the intersection of the fish in the depression, has the effect of calming the mind, swelling and pain, operation with the middle finger kneading, for the pediatric shock caused by the alarm and restlessness, wind (to the dizziness, convulsions, convulsions as the main manifestation of the pediatric disease) convulsions, night cries have a certain role in alleviating. It is recommended that the massage operation for frightened children should be carried out by professional pediatric massage therapists, and individuals should not operate on their own for their children to avoid adverse consequences.