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2024-05-04 11:41:37
Newborn to be given water bath or sponge bath. Please tell me baby bathing procedure after birth. Is massaging with oil important
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Sponge bath till cord falls. After that water bath
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Oil massage has several benefits for baby. Should give

Answered2024-05-04 13:10:46

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Water bath can be given after umbilical cord falls off which is 1-2 weeks. Till the give sponge bath. Oil massage has many benefits and should be given

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Water bath after 7 to 10 days

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Water bath after 7 or 10 days. Oil massage should be done.

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