How do you do Massage+ 30, 10, 5?

Massage+ 30, 10, 5 Basic

Follow these steps to apply Massage+ 30, 10, 5 to your baby. The same steps apply for premature and full- term infants.

Some best practices to remember:

  • Allow enough time so you are not rushed

  • Best to do in a dimly lit, quiet room

  • Do the massage at the same time each day

  • Give baby 100% of your attention

Watch the full intervention in the video below

Step 1: Talking

This step should last 30 seconds. However, even when you move on to the other steps, continue to talk and look at baby during all parts of Massage+ 30, 10, 5.

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Steps 2-6: Massage

These steps should last 10 minutes. Repeat the steps baby liked until you complete a full 10 minutes.

Please note: If baby shows signs of disengagement during the massage, return to massaging areas baby prefers

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Step 7: Rocking

This step should last 5 minutes.

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