Not only do babies love massages (don’t we all?) but massaging babies can be key for their mental and physical development and wellbeing. Babies who are massaged tend to develop greater alertness and cognitive abilities than babies who are not massaged. And regular massage is known to help premature babies grow faster than they would have otherwise. With this in mind, here are my top 5 of the loveliest (petrochemical, synthetic fragrance and paraben free) massage lotions for the wee ’uns.
Lavera’s Baby & Kinder from eco superstore So Organic has a soft, sweet almond scent. It is great for baby boys, as is Earth Friendly Baby’s ultra mild Natural Unscented Massage oil. Pure Potion's Organic Camomile Baby Oil (also from So Organic) is joyfully relaxing and mild for tender and even irritated skin. It’s also lovely for bathing and cleansing.
Raw Gaia’s massage bar is made from organic, cold-pressed cacao butter and feels like being rubbed in sweeter-than-sweet chocolate. Finally, Barefoot Botanicals Moisturizing Bath Oil may be a warming and hydrating for Mum & Dad, but is just as nourishing and kind for baby too. Use in the bath on straight on the skin.
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