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Oil massage of newborn
When should I start oil massage to my newborn baby boy?he is 28 days old..can I start now?which product is good?how often we should wash hair with shampoo and body with soap?after bath lotion or powder?please suggest the proper way
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Oil massage yes .. simple coconut oil.
No powder .
Use moisturizer
Can apply baby soaps and shampoo tear free ones like spoo shampoo
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Coconut oil massage is advisable
Soaps you need not use every time you give bath, twice or thrice a week is ok
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Any baby oil is fine for massaging
Use any neutral ph soap like dermadew baby soap
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You can give oil massage by yourself...you can use any oil...no issues..
Soap whichever suits to ur baby...
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Dr. Nirav V. Patel
Pediatrician
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Ahmedabad
You can use coconut oil for massage ..
You can use any syndate bar.
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