Baby Massage...

Who doesn't love a massage?  My fellow doula Christine, that's who!  
Most people do though, and babies are no exception.   

Environment:  The room should be warm and quiet, with very few distractions.  We always massaged our babies right after bath, before bedtime.

Materials:  We used lavender or grapeseed oils.  They are soothing and have a calming scent.

Method:  Touch should be gentle (but not light and ticklish).  Use your fingertips to gently stroke upwards over her cheeks, forehead and chin, gently circling her eyes, ears, nose and mouth.  

Next, massage your baby's arms. Start by circling them at the shoulder, before moving down his arms to his wrists. Gently use your fingertips on his palms.

Moving on to your baby's legs, use your whole hand to massage in an upward direction, gently bringing your child's knees up to her tummy (this can help to relieve colic and gas pains). Use your fingertips to massage circles on your baby's feet.

At your baby's tummy, use gentle circles in a clockwise direction starting at his belly button, and gradually increase the size of the circles.

Finally, use your palms to sweep slowly and gently along your baby's back up to her shoulders. Do not massage her spine.

Once you have finished your infant massage session, dress your baby and make sure he is comfortable. If your baby seems distressed at any time, or does not appear to be enjoying his massage, stop and comfort him, and try infant massage again another time.

Here is a great picture of some massage points on your baby's foot.  Try it...your baby will probably love it :)