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Bathing and massaging
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.
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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
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes ma'am you can.. but with warm water and precautions
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Dr. BT Vignesh
Neonatologist
7 yrs exp
Hosur
Yes sure..give bath and oil massage..
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Make sure if the cord stump is completely dried.
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