Soft or intense, we may all like a good tickle session, but not at any time. Sometimes you have asked us When is it better to tickle children? and let's see the answers.
Tickles have many benefits, but they should never be forced and keep in mind that there may be children who reject tickling for some reason: we must not insist, at least until some time passes (or change our "technique").
Children also have to understand that tickles are to be made by people with a lot of confidence (it is not a plan for anyone to be tickled, just as we would not).
When they are newborn babies, intense stimulation in highly sensitive areas such as the soles of the feet can be annoying (in fact, it is something that is often done so that they do not fall asleep), so it is not recommended in its "version tickle".
The game must be adapted to the child's age. In the first days and months instead of intense tickling it is best to opt for caresses and massages They also stimulate the baby's senses, but do not bother them. On the contrary, it will produce a feeling of relaxation and tranquility. At these times, you always have to act delicately so that the baby does not panic.
As they grow, the games with our babies expand as their mobility and their knowledge of the environment increases, so that the tickles will be very funny, while stimulating their nerve endings and toning their muscles.
The best time to tickle? Almost anyone: when changing the diaper, in the bathtub, playing ... The shared game strengthens the bond, helping to create a climate of love, trust complicity.
Older children can accept more intense tickles, without harming themselves, but they are many times more "gross" and produce an uncontrollable and contagious laugh. Eye, because we can also receive! Yes, never do them if you want them to relax or if it is time to rest, because all your senses are activated and "accelerated."
If you notice that the child is not predisposed to receive tickle, you have to respect it. This can happen if you are sleepy, hungry or tired. In these cases, better meet those needs and postpone the game.
Anyway, Tickling can be a very positive stimulus as long as we know how and when to do them, we hope that with these tips you will be encouraged to try a session of laughter therapy (if they are intense tickling) or relaxation (with soft caresses) with your children. And it is that the tickles have benefits for the whole family!
