Body massage with olive oil

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My son is 1 year 2 months old. Can I give him olive oil body massage before bath in this Summer also?

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Dr. Nikky C Mehta Pediatrician 12 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikky C Mehta

Pediatrician 12 yrs exp Mumbai

Massage with olive and coconut oil is safe in infants. If you have been doing so since birth. There is no contraindication as such. In summer , make him wear lighter clothes( cotton fabric). Also make sure that the liquid intake is good enough.

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1) Use lighter fabric for clothing.2) Plenty of liquid intake.

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