Hi @melmae2 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. While I look for other members that may have had some experience with this, I thought you might like some scholarly information.

"Abdominal massage is a fulfilling way to nurture your infant. It aids digestion, helps to relieve colic, eases tension, regulates breathing, and spurs growth. To help your baby's bowels move, try my variation of a simple "I love you" massage technique. With "I L U" in mind, start at the bottom right side of your baby's abdomen and, using small, gentle circular movements, gently rub toward the top right, forming the letter "I". Stop when you feel the rib cage. Repeat this action, but also then move across the abdomen just above the belly button toward the baby's left side, forming an upside-down "L". Repeat this progression a third time, also moving downward toward the bottom left of the baby's abdomen to form an upside-down "U". Repeat this entire "I love you" massage pattern five to ten times." --- Infant Constipation Relief Tips: https://www.optimalhealthnetwork.com/Infant-Constipation-Relief-s/279.htm

What did your child's doctor say about the massage?

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