Helping a one year old sleep better

[Eebb26]

Would like to know if there is any massage techniques or pressure points to help relax my 15 month old. He is often moody and uptight,(lol) but honestly doesn't sleep well consistently and wld like to try anything.
Thanks, Erica

[Sahar Hooti]

Hi there,

You could also massage an acupuncture point named 'yin tang' which I also informally name 'the sleep and comfort' point. This point is located on the forehead and midway between the inner side of the eyebrows. To clarify the point location I have provided you with a link to the image. Just try massaging with the pad of 1 or 2 fingers in a gliding and upward movement towards your baby's hairline simultaneously applying gentle pressure on the point itself. Try this while trying to prepare your baby for sleep as it also helps with your further bonding.

Good luck

[Eebb26]

Thank you for the reply. I was starting to think I was forgotten :-(. I will try and see if that helps. I wld love to start baby massage as well. Any good books/DVD u cld recomend?

[Charles Peri, M.S.,L.Ac, C.Ac]

Erica

One thing that relaxes a very young child is massaging Kid 1 this point relaxes and helps to sooth an infant to sleep.  This point is located on the ball of the foot about 1/3 down from the toes toward the heal.  You will no you are in the right spot because an infant typically clenches his or her toes when you press this point .  Gently massage this point and it will relax your child.

Hope this helps

Dr Charles