<![CDATA[Growth problems are not only malnutrition, but also shortness or overnutrition WHO (2018). Children have very important values, every parent expects their child to grow and develop well. Growth is a component of the developmental process, which takes place consistently. Baby massage is a therapy that provides various benefits for babies, including in terms of growth and physical development. Objective: This study was to examine the effect of baby massage on weight gain in babies aged 0-6 months. Methods: This study used quasy experimentation with a pre-test and post-test design. Using the Normality Test shows normal distributed data p > 0.05. Then the Independent Test was obtained with a Sig. value of 0.000<0.05. . The total sample of 32 babies, namely the intervention group, was given treatment routinely every 2 days for 10 days. and the control group was not given such treatment. Results: In the intervention group, the mean pre-test, which was 5150grams, and the mean post-test, which was 5806grams, there was an increase of 656grams. The mean pre-test control group was 4837gram and the mean post-test was 4811grams, there was an increase of 44 grams. Conclusion: There is an effect of Baby Massage on weight gain in babies aged 0-6 months.]]>
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