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Hello doctors.. I have 32 weeks pre mature baby. 40 weeks completed now. 2 months completed from birth date. Today want to bath my baby. Can I use Himalaya powder. Kajal ( small dot only) and baby cream.
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You can bathe the baby , but applying kajal on eyes and powder is not advisable
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Hello, you can bath your baby ....preterm baby can be bathed if weight is >2500gm and >37 weeks of gestation.
Avoid applying powder and kajal ....coconut oil/baby moisturizer can be applied to prevent dryness.
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When the baby is more than 2500 gm bath can be given with lukewarm water a quick bath.Talcum powder and Kajal to eyes is not recommended. Talcum powder application inhalation while breathing can cause respiratory difficulties. Commercially available Kajal and shared Kajal can cause infections and poisoning.
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It's better to avoid powder application till 1 yr and cream can be used if dry skin
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No kajal no powder.bath can be given depending on the weather, daily to 3times a week initially.dr. prescribed lotion cream is ok.or else coconut oil is good.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please i request you do not put Kajal , Talc powder
You give bath once your baby 2.5kg
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
no powders and kajal is recommended for babies
you can use cetaphil cream if needed
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
U can give baby bath .
No issues
Use baby moisturizer,soap ,or baby shampoo
Avoid powder and kajal
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Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Avoid powder
Don't apply kajal on eye
Can give massage+bath everyday
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Yes, you can give a normal bath and use a mild baby cream if the skin is dry.
applying kajal, as it may irritate the eyes and is not beneficial. Can apply on forehead a little
Avoid using powder on the face or near the nose, as babies can inhale it.
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Dr. Padamjeet Singh Gulia
Pediatrician
34 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Powder can block the sweat pores.Small dot Kajal no problem.
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