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Hello dr,my baby is 35 days old,is it necessary to do massage with oil before bathing? Is there any advantage from massaging baby before bathing?
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anupama M Gupta
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Massaging increases blood circulation, bonding with giver and keeps skin supple. If u can manage to give its is good but it's not necessary.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings yes it's good to do oil massage as it can help in following ways
Ease into healthy, restful sleep
Feel calmer with lower levels of stress hormones
Relax their muscles, encouraging flexibility in their arms and legs
Breathe healthfully and gain good body awareness
Digest feed better and experience less constipation
Benefit from healthier circulation and stronger immunity to disease
Reach a higher stimulation threshold with less skin sensitivity
Suffer fewer symptoms of colic, such as irritability and sleeplessness
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes u can do gently . Body stretching and muscle relaxation
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Vadodara
Helps to build tone of muscle
Touch sensation
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