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Antiseptic after Mundan
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My daughter is 2 year old and her mundan ceremony (Hair shaving ceremony) is planned in a few days. As per the tradition at home, Iam told to apply Ghee on her head after the ceremony. Just wanted to check with you if applying ghee is safe.
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Ghee application is medically not recommended, however for ritual u can apply a little , again wipe out with s savlon water , apply savlon diluted, before and after mundan. Sterilise properly all the instruments before and after use with boiling and application of spirit
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No application of ghee may not be safe.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Oily surface can be a nidus for infection, so avoid
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Dr. Priya Tomar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Noida
Ghee is not an antiseptic.
Can apply turmeric. It's a natural antiseptic.
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use clean sterile shaver
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