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"Oil Massage In Baby"

I am pregnant, 9month. My due date is in the next month. I saw many websites about caring of the new born baby. I just want to know that is oil massage is mandatory for a new born. If it is what oil is best for the massage the baby. Will it cause any harm to the small one. How long should i can give him oil massage. Is their any specific method to give an oil massage
Thu, 22 Oct 2009
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oil massage with baby is very good, my grandma use to massage my baby with olive oil and jhonson baby oil. thats the reason my kid bones are very strong. it will help the baby for good sleep also. so go for oil massage. even doctors advice.
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roshin's  Response
i dont know about bones...but...what i know is...oil massage will...provoides nutrition to the skin..and it prevent dryness of the body...but it is a good to massage the baby
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sonu's  Response

it is very good for the baby do it vitamin e oil that will really work it out
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niazahmed_'s  Response
Just rub the oil in a circular manner on each part. do not call it massage, call it an oil rub. You can watch NDTV good times channelin many programs for oil rubs.
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"Oil Massage In Baby"

oil massage with baby is very good, my grandma use to massage my baby with olive oil and jhonson baby oil. thats the reason my kid bones are very strong. it will help the baby for good sleep also. so go for oil massage. even doctors advice.