Best Massage Oil for Babies

When I became a mother, the first thing I did was research for all the best baby products available in the market. I wanted nothing short of best for my little one. And today, I am going to discuss the Best Massage Oil for Babies available from Indian Brands.

The next thing I wanted to learn is how to give a massage and a bath to a newborn. Luckily, my mother & mother-in-law were there for a few days to help me out with that. And, I took it as an opportunity to learn about handling a newborn. But then one of my friends who had a six-month-old baby suggested that I hire a professional for this job. As per her experience, it was a better option for an easy & hassle-free bath time routine. I felt tempted but then I read about how massage & bath time can help mothers going through postpartum depression. And, also help to bond better with their babies. Hence, I chose to do it myself.

We all know how beneficial the massage is for babies. But as our little babies grow up and enter the toddler age, either they start resisting massage time or parents stop doing it thinking it’s not necessary now. However, I would suggest, you still do it occasionally because of the many health benefits associated with a good massage.

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Frequency of Massage as per Age 

• Newborns – 2-3 times a week (gentle massage)
• Babies (0-1 y) – Twice daily (or thrice)
• Toddlers (1-2 y) – Once daily (or twice)
• Pre-schoolers (2-3 y) – At least once a week
• Kindergartners (3-5 y) – Once a week or twice a month

Benefits of a Regular Massage for Babies & Toddlers

1. As I mentioned earlier, massage is a great way to bond with your little ones. They can feel your love & care through your touch.
2. Massaging helps a lot in relaxing & soothing the babies and making them sleep better.
3. It also has many health benefits for babies. It helps in making the bones & muscles strong & also improves the digestion.
4. Massaging helps in stimulating their motor development.
5. It eases any kind of muscle pain which the toddlers otherwise may not be able to tell.
6. Massaging also helps in reducing stress & anxiety as it helps in lowering the level of stress hormone.
7. Many studies have proven that regular massage also helps in reducing hyperactivity & aggressiveness in children.

Toddlers or older children may not like getting a massage hence you need to find a suitable time when they are not much active. It should be planned in between the meal times so that the child is not too hungry & not too full. You can also make massage time a fun storytelling time or to have a one-to-one conversation with your child.

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5 Best Massage Oil for Babies from Indian Brands

Now, coming to the main question, which massage oil is best for my baby? This one is a tricky question and if you go and search the internet you would not find any research-based answer for it. There are two aspects of choosing a massage oil, type of oil, and the brand.

You may choose the type of oil-based on your baby’s skin type, dry, normal, oily, or sensitive. Another thing to keep in mind is the season or the weather while choosing the right oil. Here, in the North, we experience harsh winters, extreme dry summers, and humid rainy seasons. So, rather than sticking with a single oil, I preferred using different oils in different seasons. But that was 5 years back. Presently, I give massage to my soon to be 5-year-old son once or twice a month during the winter season preferably after the bath. And, occasionally during summers before the bath.

Nowadays, you can find oils that work perfectly fine in all the seasons & are suitable for all skin types. Also, there are many brands that offer 100% natural products which are another plus.

Note – Please avoid using mustard oil as it can cause irritation & olive oil can make skin extremely dry due to its high oleic acid content.

Here’s a list of 5 best baby massage oil that you may consider for your baby. I hope this list helps you to choose the best oil for your little one.

1 – Mother Sparsh Baby Massage Oil

Mother Sparsh baby massage oil is 100% ayurvedic, pure, non-toxic, and completely safe for the baby’s delicate skin. Its Ayurvedic formulation consists of a perfect blend of 18 herbs and essential oils. These are Almond, Coconut, Sesame, Avocado, Olive, Jojoba, Lavender, Orange, Wheat germ, Rosehip, Sunflower, Walnut, Shankhpushpi, Durva, Ashwagandha, Tagar, Tamalpatra, and Lajjalu.

This is how Mother Sparsh ayurvedic baby massage oil is prepared by the process of Decoction of herbs & oils.

These herbs and essential oils help in nourishing, relaxing, and strengthening the baby’s bones and muscles. This oil is suitable for all skin types and for use in any weather. But since it has natural ingredients, it can be allergic to some kids hence they recommend a patch test.

With every massage, Mother Sparsh ensures that the baby gets the right amount of minerals, vitamins, and essential antioxidants.

• Almond Oil has antifungal properties that are highly useful in skin development.
• Coconut Oil acts as a natural skin moisturizer & improves the texture of a baby’s dry skin.
• Sesame Oil nourishes the dry & damaged skin, also detoxifies the dry skin.
• Avocado Oil with the richness of Vitamin E nourishes the skin & enhances wound healing.

Mother Sparsh oil is pure & gentle and gets easily absorbed into the baby’s skin. Also, its fragrance is not too strong so it will not irritate your baby’s nose too. It is one of the best massage oils for babies with all the wonderful qualities.

MRP – 399/- (100 ml)

2 – Himalaya Baby 

Himalaya baby massage oil is infused with Olive oil & Winter cherry. While olive oil is known to nourish, protect, and soften baby’s skin, winter cherry is known for rejuvenating and skin-conditioning properties. It also helps soothe and condition the skin.

Benefits of Himalaya Baby Massage Oil:

• It is a vegetable-based massage oil
• It moisturizes and softens the baby’s skin
• This oil is free from mineral oil and lanolin

I used Himalaya massage oil for my son when he was a toddler. Since it is light & non-sticky, it worked well during summers. But it didn’t moisturize well during the cold season so I had to switch to Mamaearth.

MRP – 100/- (100 ml)

3 – Mamaearth Soothing Massage Oil

Mamaearth soothing massage oil is made with 100% natural ingredients. It is dermatologically tested hence suitable for baby’s sensitive skin. Mamaearth products are MadeSafe certified which means they contain no harmful chemicals, toxins, mineral oils, or parabens.

The main ingredients are Sesame oil, Almond oil, Coconut oil & Jojoba oil. Almond oil moisturizes as well as repairs the dry skin. Jojoba oil nourishes & makes skin soft while keeping sun damage away. It is suitable for all skin types and in all seasons. I liked using Mamaearth massage oil in winters since it kept my son’s skin moisturized for the whole day. But I had to discontinue it in the summers since it’s a dense oil & felt too heavy on the skin resulting in prickly heat.

I was looking for a single oil that can be used in all seasons without any worry.

MRP –  399/- (200 ml)

4 – Dabur Baby

Dabur Lal Tail has been ruling the baby massage oil market for many years. My mother has used it for me and she recommended that I try it for my son as well. She claimed it to be the best massage oil for babies.

I did use it but found it a little dense and greasy & only suitable for use during the winter season. This is also an ayurvedic oil with key ingredients such as Sesame oil, Ratanjyot, Shankhpushpi, Camphor & Urad. MRP – 360/- (500 ml)

If I compare Dabur & Mother Sparsh Ayurvedic baby massage oil then definitely the Mother Sparsh oil is much better as per my experience. It is much lighter in consistency and gets absorbed easily by the skin. Also, its ayurvedic formulation consists of 18 herbs and essential oils.

Dabur has recently launched its new Baby care range. The new Dabur baby oil is enriched with baby-loving ayurvedic herbs, olives, almonds & jojoba. MRP – 225/- (200 ml)

5 – Maate Baby Body Massage Oil

Maate is a premium Indian baby care brand. Their massage oil is enriched with nature’s best herbs, premium oils & plant extracts. It has powerful properties that increase your baby’s bone density and strength. It also enhances bone mineralization by increasing the calcium content in the bones.

This oil is suitable for all skin types and good to use in both the summer and winter seasons.

I discovered this brand recently and have yet not tried any of their products because of their high price range.

MRP – 1450/- (150 ml)

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These are the 5 best massage oil for babies from Indian brands which I would like to recommend to my readers.