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Is Palm Kernel Oil Safe For Babies?
Palm kernel oil also known as “ude aki” and “adi dudu” by the Igbo and Yoruba tribes in Nigeria is a popular skincare household product quite predominant in many West African households due to its numerous properties.
It's characterised by a strong odour which is a reason most people avert from using palm kernel oil.
However, palm kernel oil is soothing to the skin and also used as a mosituriser in babies.
Here are some benefits of palm kernel oil for babies:
Protects the skin by supporting lipid barrier
Aids smoothness of skin
Boosts skin metabolism by preventing waterloss from the skin
Palm kernel is a great emollient from the skin and can be used to relieve itchy skin and ragged cuticles
It protects the skin against bacterial and fungal infections
Learn more on how to use palm kernel oil to protect and enhance your baby’s skin.
5 Reasons To Never Massage Your Newborn’s Breasts
Swollen breasts in newborns are a common phenomenon that many parents worry about and may lead to confusion.
Swollen breasts in newborns are quite normal symptoms due to hormonal imbalances and maternal influences.
It's quite widespread for new mums to express concern over their newborn’s swollen breast or discharge from the breast.
Sometimes, new mums resolve to massaging the breast to reduce the size. This practice may cause potential harm to the baby.
Here are five critical reasons to never massage your baby’s breast:
Risk of injury
General discomfort
Interference with natural development
Risk of infection
No medicinal value
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