Massage With Baby Oil - Heat up the room to a warm, comfortable temperature. Cold rooms will make the body tense which causes tight muscles. Tight muscles are the opposite of what you want before a massage.
Set towels down in a comfortable area like a soft mattress or massage table.
Massage With Baby Oil
Tell the person receiving the massage to remove his clothes and lie face down on the work area. Cover the individual's lower body with a towel. If you are massaging a baby, remove his clothes but keep on the diaper. Place the baby on his belly if he can hold his head up.
Dim or turn off the lights, and light candles so that there is no light shining in the face of the person receiving the massage. If neither option is possible, consider giving the individual a clean eye-mask to block any incoming light.
Test a small amount of the baby oil on the person's skin to see if the skin becomes irritated. If the skin becomes irritated after two minutes, do not use the oil.
Baby oil is very slick and soft which makes it ideal for a body massage. However, keep in mind that regular baby oil is a petroleum-based mineral oil and may leave an unwanted film over the skin and the body may absorb the minerals. So when using baby oil to give a massage, it is best to use a natural baby oil such as coconut or sesame seed oil. No matter what kind of baby oil you're using, it is important that you use different techniques and motions to help the person receiving the massage to relax. - by eHow
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