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Baby Body Massage

Baby body massage is a soothing therapy that helps to calm the baby. It promotes bonding between mother and baby. The best time to start baby body massage is from the first three months when the baby develops intellectual and physical abilities. Baby body massage also helps in digestion and relieves colic, gas, and constipation. It also increases weight gain in babies.

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Is it normal if I massage my two months baby with oil that has turmeric?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a mother of two months old baby boy. I am using Nalpamaradi Kera oil for his body massage but now I heard that it contains turmeric and it is not good for baby boys because it will prevent the growth of his body hair and mustache. Is it true? Should I stop using it?  Read Full »


Dr. Alka

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If it is in oil then it will not have any effect on your baby's hair growth. However, turmeric powder when used topically can lead to wiping off some hairs because it acts as a scrubber. So you can use the oil. But if you are still in dilemma...  Read Full »

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