#asktheexpert Our baby is just 9 days old..from when we can start massage and bathing? umbilical cord dettached yesterday

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. baby massage is very important because it will help in strengthening the muscles of the body. you can go for any type of oil which is not causing allergy on the skin for massage. it can be carried out 3 or 4 times per day if required. you have to to prevent temperature variations when you uncloth and cloth the child. it can be done during any time of the day according to the comfort level of the child and the mother good massage will help in decreasing the colic pain as well as will improve the digestion of the food and also will help in giving proper sleep to the child there is no problem in giving daily bath to the child (all season) whether it is summer winter or rainy season. the thing that you have to to take care of his that you have to prevent temperature variations when you uncloth and then cloth the child during the process of bathing. it is important to use warm water in which the child is comfortable.(can use a room heater to prevent temperature variations during cxlothing and unclothing of the child). also you can go for it anytime of the day but afternoon would be a better option. during illness as well as disease process also daily bath is very important for the child. not related to vaccination

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