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Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : January 19, 2017 11:54 AM IST
My baby is 5 months old. Can I bathe her with borewell water? I don t have any other option as the place I stay at is supplied with borewell water only.
Query answered by Dr Sunil Mehendiratta. Sr. Consultant and HOD Paediatrics and Neonatology, Venkateshwar Hospital, Dwarka.
Borewell water is relatively hard and can be harsh on the skin. Borewell water is not safe for bathing and drinking. Borewell water is ground water and many areas of groundwater are now contaminated with heavy metals, POPs (persistent organic pollutants), and nutrients that have an adverse affect on health. Here are 7 tips to bathe your newborn right.
Bathing with ground water can cause various skin and hair problems like itching, rough and dry skin, eczema, hair fall and even infections in most adults. Since your baby s skin is delicate, it needs extra care. Did you know, high nitrate levels in bore well water were responsible for blue baby in Delhi?
Filtration by RO is the best way to make borewell water safe for use. You can also use alum (phitkari) in water, before using it for bathing as a cheaper alternative. Before bathing your baby, apply some body oil to your baby s skin to prevent it from drying. Choose the right bathing products. Read: Which baby soap is better? Keep the bath quick as bathing babies for longer can lead to additional loss of natural oils and cause dryness. Post bathing, pat dry the skin and moisturise it correctly. Here s a guide to choosing the right moisturising lotion for your baby.
Also, read about these 5 expert tips to take care of your baby this winter.
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