Sensory Brush for Children

This massage brush for babies, children and sensitive adults at any age is fully natural and has been made in Poland. It is recommended by physiotherapists as a form of support in physical and sensory rehabilitation. It is also perfect for massaging scars. 

A brush massage stimulates a deep feeling in children, which supports sensory integration. Also has calming and relaxing effects. For this reason, it is recommended to brush children in the afternoon and in the evening, as an element of the ritual of going to sleep and calming down after the day.

Soft brushing is recommended to all children, also infants and teenagers. It also supports lymphatic drainage and improves blood supply to the skin.

Why is massaging and brushing good for your child?

Children also develop through touch. This stimulus has a huge impact on the later emotional development of the child. In infants, touch provides the first information about the environment. That’s why hugging children and contact with their skin is so important.

What are the benefits of massage using a sensory brush for children? An opinion prepared by physiotherapist Monika Adamczyk. 

- builds the parent-child relationship

- helps the child feel their body better, build its structure  

- prevents sensorimotor integration disorders

- multiples neural connections, which improves learning!

- decreases the risk of asymmetry

- regulates muscle tension 

- stimulates blood circulation and respiratory systems, improving the oxygenation and nutrition of tissues

- accelerates cleansing the body of unnecessary metabolic products

- stimulates the secretion of endorphins that relax the child, improve their mood, and regulate the process of sleep

- reduces colic and stomach ailments 

- indicates diagnostic directions in children with developmental difficulties.

Expert opinions:

Magdalena Zujewicz, physiotherapist, teacher, FITS therapist, PNF therapist, Sensory Integration therapist, Shantala massage instructor, massage therapist for pregnant women, SMYKO-MULTISENSORYKA therapist, first degree Weronika Sherborne method trainer. She has kinesiotaping qualifications. As for neurology, she completed a child neurological assessment and diagnosis course, and then a course in infant developmental disorders. She is the author of a number of ebooks. She shares her knowledge, among others on Instagram @fizjoterapeutka_z_misja

Monika Adamczyk, NDT Bobath children's physiotherapist and Sensory Integration therapist. In her work, she strives to combine proper baby care and exercise with the stimulation of the senses, as both these areas are inseparable in the proper development of children. On a daily basis, she is the mother of Maks, who regularly helps her run the Sensifi_ profile on Instagram.

Martyna Langowska, Master of Physiotherapy, graduated from postgraduate studies in Holistic Perinatal Care and is a group fitness instructor. She is active on social media, among others, on Instagram @aktywna_mama

How to brush children?

If you are a parent and perform massage at home, just trust your intuition. Gently move the brush delicately on the skin, without scrubbing. It is a form of dry brushing, without using oils or creams. For relaxation, focus on the neck, back and shoulders. For sensory support, brushing the soles and the palms is recommended. If the child has stomach aches, make circles with the brush on the belly in a clockwise motion.

Can brushes be used by adults? Or is it too soft?

The brush is perfect for adults with sensitive skin or touch. With its soft bristles and comfortable size, the brush can be used not only at home, but also on a trip or at work. Always where we need a moment of rest and relaxation. To this end, we massage the neck, the inside of the wrists and the palms.

Raw materials: The handgrip is made of beech wood.
Horsehair is gentle for sensitive and thin skin. The bristle is cut, so horses are not killed. 

The brush is not a toy. A child should not bite it.

How to look after the brush?

Its wooden handgrip should not be soaked. Wood may crack in contact with water, which does not affect the properties of the brush, just the aesthetics. The bristle may be washed in water with soap, without soaking the handgrip, with the bristles down so that water does not flow onto the wooden handgrip. The brush should be disinfected if necessary, for instance, with an antiseptic spray, and replaced regularly every 4–6 months (depending on the degree of wear).

Made in Poland.