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Is Regular Oil Bath Harmful In Infants?

I recently a month bach had a babby girl born. He is weighing 4kgs 300 gms. She is healthy and cute good looking. having her mother s milk anmd also outside milk. I wanna know whether giving her oil bath daily is harmful. I was told that my mother used to give me oil head bath on daily basis. But my wife says those are all olden day formalities. NOw she is afraid to give oil bath and even apply oil to the baby s head. Please clarify whether I can can or not.
Mon, 6 May 2019
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Hello,

A good body massage soothes crying and fussy infants and most importantly helps them sleep. Using coconut oil for massage is a good option as it has anti-bacterial properties and is easily absorbed into the skin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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Is Regular Oil Bath Harmful In Infants?

Hello, A good body massage soothes crying and fussy infants and most importantly helps them sleep. Using coconut oil for massage is a good option as it has anti-bacterial properties and is easily absorbed into the skin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist