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Cleaning 17 day old infant

2020-10-12 08:50:36
Can I clean my 17 day old infant with just lukewarm water ?? Is there any need of lotion aftr sponging him?? As I don't want to use unnecessary lotions
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Yes you can ise lukewarm water... Use coconul oil after bath to avoid sin dryness...and also you can do baby massage with it...

Answered2020-10-12 12:55:35

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Cream is to prevent your baby from dryness. Do oil massage regularly and if dry skin, start applying cream

Answered2020-10-12 10:30:01

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