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Oil bath for newborn
Hello.
my baby is 15 days old, weight 2.4kg currently. his umbilical cord has been fell off.
should we bath him everyday? also can we oil massage everytime before bath?
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You can bath baby daily if weight is more than 2.5kg...
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do oil massage after bath no issues...
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Oil massage helps in stimulation and promotes growth in newborn...
So kindly continue doing
usually first 7 to 10 days child looses weight and will start regaining weight
So kindly monitor weight gain every month
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Bath and oil massage after 2.5 kgs only. Do sponge bath now
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Dr. Bhavya K B
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Hassan
Yes u can . oil molish before bath u can do every day
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Don’t apply any ointment or powder to umbilical cord. Leave it dry
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