Babies are more receptive to touch, which is why they are more receptive to reflexology. For example, when a baby is upset, you hold him in your arms and rub him on his back. Learn how to stop your baby from crying by massaging these points on their feet.
There are several reasons why babies cry: sleep or fatigue, a dirty diaper, hunger, excessive stimulation, colics, acid reflux, food allergies, illness or pain.
Here are what points you should press on the baby’s soles to relieve their pain and to make them stop crying.
Abdomen – Massage the arch of the foot. This type of massage will relieve digestive problems, burns and constipation. Plus, the baby get rid of pain and of this problem.
Chest – The upper part of the sole that touches the ground corresponds to the chest area. Massage the area to get rid of colds, coughs and congestion.
Sinuses – The center of the sole is related to the sinuses, so massage it to get rid of stuffy nose and respiratory problems.
Pelvis – Heel is the area that corresponds to the pelvis. The massage offers relaxation.
Head / Toes – Massaging the tips of the toes will treat the problems related to these two areas.
