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Mom of a 4 yr 7 m old boy4 years ago

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Can I apply mustard oil on my 1 month old infants ? They were preterm babies , now they are 37weeks .

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ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. Avoid using mustard oil as sometimes it might not suit vaby skin so you can use coconut oil for massage and be gentle while massaging the baby and use mild skin care baby products

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