#AskTheExpert 1. Which oil is ideal for massaging a 3 month old? Currently am using lal tel. 2. We also put oil on the fontanel since the elders say it helps fill it faster. Is it harmful?

A. you can use any oil which is preferable for you. it should be free of additives and should be pure. massage mainly increases bonding between you and baby. gives comfort to baby so its really upto you , your time, baby's enjoyment, weather etc. no rules as such. oil quantity needed is not much. itshould just get absorbed in skin. do not use excess oil. people put loads of oil on head to make skull stronger