Baby Massage and Massage Oils: Are they safe?

Abstract

Massage has been practiced in infant care for many years since it creates a good mother-infant bond, contributes to the prevention of morbidity, and provides better physical development. Baby oil massage has been shown to have several benefits in neonates. However, recent studies have reported that not all oils are appropriate for baby massage. This study was conducted to discuss the results of studies on the benefits of oil massage, which can affect skin properties and functions during the maturation process of the neonate whose skin has still not fully developed, and the possible effects of oils. In the study, it was also aimed to briefly review the safety of oils to be used in neonate skincare or massage, the importance of knowing the properties of herbal oils before choosing or using a particular one for a massage, and the role of professionals and parents. Moreover, up-to-date information on the use and effects of different herbal oils on the massage of preterm and term babies was provided. Studies show that more research is needed to clearly answer which herbal oil is more effective and safer for infant massage.

Keywords

• Massage
• massage oils
• safety
• neonate massage

Bebek Masajı ve Kullanılan Masaj Yağları: Güvenli mi?

Abstract

Masaj uygulaması iyi bir anne-bebek bağı oluşturması, morbiditeyi önlemeye katkı vermesi ve bebeğin daha iyi fiziksel gelişimini sağlaması nedeni ile bebek bakımında yıllardır kullanılmaktadır. Masaj yapılan yenidoğanlarda bebek yağı masajının birden fazla faydası olduğu gösterilmiştir. Ancak son buna rağmen araştırmalar, tüm yağların bebek masajı için her zaman uygun olmadığından da söz etmektedir. Bu makale de amaç, hala cildi tam olarak gelişmemiş yenidoğanın olgunlaşma süreci içerisinde cilt özelliklerini ve işlevlerini etkileyebilen, yağ masajının faydalarını, yağların olabilecek etkilerini açıklayan çalışmaları tartışmaktır. Yenidoğan cilt bakımında veya masajda doğal olarak kullanılacak her şeyin çocukları için iyi veya güvenli olmadığını, masaj için belirli bir bitkisel yağ tercih edilmeden ya da kullanılmadan önce bitkisel yağların özelliklerinin bilinmesinin önemini, profesyoneller ve ebeveynlerin rolünü kısaca gözden geçirmektedir. Makale, farklı bitkisel yağların preterm ve term bebeklerin masajında kullanımları, etkileri hakkında güncel bilgiler sunmaktadır. Yapılan çalışmalar, yenidoğanlarda bebeklere masaj sırasında hangi bitkisel yağın daha etkin ve güvenli olduğuna daha net bir şekilde yanıt verebilmek için daha fazla çalışmaya ihtiyaç olduğunu göstermektedir.

Keywords

• Masaj
• masaj yağları
• güvenlik
• Yenidoğan masajı

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