My baby Toby kicks and wriggles all day long, so before bedtime, I treat him to a massage. Here’s how I do it…

Step one: I dim the lights, undress him down to his Little Movers diaper and lay him on his back.

Step two: I softly massage his forehead in tiny circles, and I lightly trace my fingers down his forehead, nose and cheeks.

Step three: I gently and slowly rub his tummy and arms.

Step four: I massage his two teeny feet.

Step five: Then I flip him over onto his belly, and rub his back in swooping circles. 

Step six: Finally, I do a (very light) karate chop on his back, which makes him do a toothy grin.

My baby is such a steadfast Little Mover that he even wriggles during his massage, but it’s a sweet bonding time nonetheless. I’d highly recommend it to moms and dads out there! xoxo

(Photos of Toby by Brooke Fitts of Brookelyn Photography)

- Joanna, A Cup of Jo