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Mom of a 6 yr 11 m old girl6 years ago
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Doing oil massage to my baby during cold and stuffy nose. Is right or wrong? The oil is himalaya olive oil

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profile image of Dr Disha PatelExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician6 years ago

A. You can massage during cough and cold..no worries. Give steam inhalation. Continue breast feeding. Mustard oil has medical & antibacterial properties. Its a safe & effective way to cure cough & congestion in children. Put one or two garlic cloves in mustard oil and heat the oil. Once the oil is lukewarm, rub it on baby’s chest & feet. Warmth & smell of mustard oil helps to get quick relief from nasal congestion and cough & cold. You can also heat the mustard oil with a teaspoon of rock salt into it. Once the oil is lukewarm, rub it on baby’s chest, back & feet.

profile image of Dr.Rasika ThosarExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist6 years ago

A. you can do it . avoid cold climate, cold winds. give plenty of feeds , adequate rest to the baby. indirect steam , hot water bath will also help. consult your paediatrician if baby is feeding less, excessively drowsy or if cold increases. post illness babies might be cranky , irritable. nose block congestion also result in loss of appetite, difficult sucking. try different head up feeding position. feed by spoon otherwise. Maintain hygiene. if bottle feeding, maintain sterility as its a common source of infections.

profile image of SanthoshiSanthoshiMom of a 8 yr 2 m old girl6 years ago

A. Massage everyday before bath. This will help. You can use oils like nalpamaradhi thailam or coconut oil or almond oil. Give a good massage for 5-10 mins then give a bath. Avoid for eye are also avoid masages duirng cold weather.

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