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Oil massage is a quintessential part of baby’s daily routine in India. The generic benefits of oil massage are plenty – it helps retain the softness of the skin, make the bones stronger, relax the baby and strengthens the bond between the mom (assuming she is the one who gives oil massage) and the baby. Now while the debate is still on whether a baby should be given massages or not, we Indians definitely have enough in our kitty to support those loving and bonding times that we get while massaging our babies.
There are many oils available in the market that can be used for massaging your baby. Read more about your options on choosing the right massaging oil for your baby here. That said, almond oil (Badam Tel or बादाम तेल) remains one of the most popular choices across India. Almond oil also comes in two variants, sweet and bitter, with the sweet scented almond oil scoring above the bitter one. It comes with a light, sweet scent and is full of goodness with Vitamins A B1, B2, B6 and E. It also has a high content of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. All this richness makes almond oil a preferred choice for baby care. That is so because it is edible, so you do not have to wreck your brains off if the baby licks his fingers once, plus it has low viscosity – which makes it easier to spread and get absorbed in the skin. Here is why parents go for almond oil when it comes to baby massages.
While almond oil is one of the best suited oil for Indian climate, follow the below cautions when using it:
Happy Massaging!
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