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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

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my 2month old babies naval leaking water and his doctor suggested me to clean his naval with spirit and put some salt. is it safe for him..?

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ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. It will dry the naval so that’s why your doctor said it but spirit will burn so you can use betadine solution to clean the area and sprinkle neosporine powder over it to dry it

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Sowmya MMom of 3 children4 years ago

A. hello actually just try to use it in a very small quantity keep the area dry and clean use batadin t lotion it will drive the area very soon use cotton wear clothes for the baby and make you baby comfortable

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