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My newborn is 15 days old. If I do coconut oil massage before bathe for my baby, do i still need to apply baby lotion after that?
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Avoid lotion, powder or soap in first 3 months to avoid skin problems.
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It depends on how dry the skin of baby is
I usually recommend not to use any soap or cleanser while bathing a baby till 1 month, and after that only using it 2-3 times a week
I also recommend to give a massage after the bath this way the oil stays on skin and no lotion is required
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Dr. Puneeth HR
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best time to apply is immediately after bath, just after wiping baby's skin with towel.
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