massages

Gentle full-body massages are recommended for full-term newborns for their potential growth and developmental benefits.

Gentle stroking and massage provide an opportunity to stimulate infants and interact with them.

Reactions to massage should be respected according to the principles of tender and sensitive care.

It is recommended to consider gentle whole body massage for healthy full-term newborns because of its potential benefits for growth and development.

Gentle whole body massage involves the use of the hands for tactile stimulation, slowly rubbing and stroking parts of the body or passive full range movement at the joints of the extremities.