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2017-05-29 01:47:55
Hello Doctor, Kindly tell me whether my 5 days old baby can be massaged at home using coconut oil ?Also whether he can drink water or not ?If yes then how much? Thanks a lot in advance.
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U can massage with coconut oil. nothing except breast milk till 6months of age.

Answered2017-05-29 02:56:19

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