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Best and safe month for mundan
Hi, is giving mundan before completing 6months for newborn baby is safe ? Please let me know when is the safest month.
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Yes, if the baby is healthy, has no scalp infections, and it’s done with proper hygiene. There is no medical harm in performing mundan early
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Use sterile or new blades/clippers to avoid cuts and infections.
Clean the baby’s scalp with mild antiseptic/soap and water after the shave.
Avoid mundan just before or after vaccinations — wait 2–3 days before or after to reduce baby’s discomfort.
Avoid applying strong oils, pastes, or irritants immediately after the shave — they may cause rash or infection.
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Avoid if:
Baby has eczema, cradle cap, or scalp infections
Baby is unwell or recovering from illness
Premature babies with delayed weight gain — consider waiting till 6 months corrected age
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It’s preferred after 6 months of age to 2 yrs and during pleasant weather like February-march or September - October
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Avoid peak summers and monsoon season
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
U can do after 6 months with good hygiene
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Dr. Anjali Maini
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33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Better to do mundan around 1 year ( a little before or after 1 year can be selected as per family custom) of age. Consider few aspects:
- need cooperation of baby. Some babies cry a lot. Might be difficult to restrain them. We don’t want nicks in their soft areas of scalp
- monsoon time is a season for infections esp folliculitis like infections, we may preferably postpone to post September
- at least use fresh blade, sterilised with alcohol for mundan
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