Problem The synthesizing evidence on the effectiveness of using oil massage to promote
the growth of infants is still lacking. This paper aims to determine whether oil massage can …

Background and Aims: Infant massage could potentially benefit both physiological and
psychological health. This study aims to determine the effect of massage with oils on the …

Background Infants are in a critical period during which often occur many problems, such as
growth, development, and motor delays. One of the interventions that can potentially reduce …

Background: Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil consists of 8–12 carbons with higher
absorption and provides better calories than long-chain triglyceride oil. This study was to …

Background Infant massage is commonly practiced in many parts of the world. However, the
effectiveness of this intervention has not been reviewed for term, healthy newborns. Methods …

Background Growth velocity is one of the most important problems in low birth weight (LBW)
neonates. Aims The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of body massage with …

Background Preterm newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are deprived of
sensory stimulation. Tactile/kinaesthetic stimulation results in weight gain. Studies involving …

This review on infant massage therapy research is based on literature searches of PubMed,
Medline, and PsycINFO for studies published during the last 7 years. Inclusion criteria were …

Objective To study the effect of oil massage on growth in preterm babies less than 1800 g.
Methods This randomised controlled trial was conducted in Neonatal intensive care unit of a …

Background Newborn oil massage is a widespread practice. Vigorous massage with
potentially harmful products and forced removal of vernix may disrupt skin barrier integrity …