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2023-04-29 05:27:07
My son is 11 days old, can I start bathing and messaging my baby. Also can I apply lotion to him. His skin is dry. His cord had fallen off yesterday
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Yes.. bath daily in warm water. Soap twice a week is enough. Oil massage daily can be given.

Answered2023-04-29 08:33:08

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Yes you can give bath now. Bath time should be 3-5 min only. Start massaging with coconut oil 3-4 tims/ day. It will improve skin texture and mosturize skin.. keep minimum application of synthetic lotions and creams.. you can use syndet bar for bathing

Answered2023-04-29 06:55:29

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Yes ma'am you can.. but with warm water and precautions

Answered2023-04-29 13:42:30

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Yes sure..give bath and oil massage..
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Make sure if the cord stump is completely dried.

Answered2023-04-29 05:42:07

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