Massage:

Although not medically necessary, an oil massage is social custom in many families. It may be done provided a few precautions. Are followed:

1. Oil should not be put in the nose and the ears.
2.  The breast in the baby girl should not be massaged
3. The foreskin of the penis in a male infant should not be pulled back.
4.  If the baby develops the reaction to the oil e.g peeling, rashes or boils, the massage should be discountinue.
5.  Cocount oil, baby oil or olive oil is all equally good.
6. Avoid massages with channa atta or besan since these often leads to allergies and peeling of the skin.