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What Massage Oil Should Be Used For A Baby?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Apr 2018
Question: What massage oil should be used for baby? How ofteb shud baby be massaged in a day? my baby is five weeks old

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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Not recommended

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

No baby massage or application of any oil is recommended. This is because contrary to popular belief oil is not absorbed through skin. Application of oil is therefore not advised for.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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What Massage Oil Should Be Used For A Baby?

Brief Answer: Not recommended Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. No baby massage or application of any oil is recommended. This is because contrary to popular belief oil is not absorbed through skin. Application of oil is therefore not advised for. Let me know if I could help further. Regards