#asktheexpert Hello doctor my daughter is 8 months old can we use Aloevera in her hair and whats the ideal weight for her at 8 month.

A. You can use fresh aloe vera gel on baby's scalp to massage before a bath as it is believed to softens the hair. Vitamin E present in it, helps in hair regrowth. But use not more than twice a week. Ideal weight of a 8 months old baby girl should be between 7.5 to 8.2 kgs depending on eating habits and birth weight.