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Is Castor Oil & Honey Safe for Newborns?
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Question #49561
96 days ago
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Is Castor Oil & Honey Safe for Newborns? - #49561

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Castor oil & honey for babies, is it safe for a newborn. Does a baby need to clean the tummy. Any other suggestions would be helpful. Thank you.

How old is your baby?:

- Less than 1 month

Has your baby experienced any digestive issues?:

- Yes, occasional gas

What is your baby's feeding pattern?:

- Formula feeding exclusively
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-no, castor oil + honey should not be used for your baby. About Honey -Never give honey to babies under 1 year It can cause infant botulism, which is very serious and life-threatening Even a tiny amount (mixed with anything) is unsafe -Castor oil -Acts as a strong laxative Can cause: Severe diarrhea Dehydration Abdominal cramps Absolutely not recommended for babies, especially newborns - about baby tummy cleaning -No 😊 A newborn’s digestive system cleans and regulates itself naturally. Babies do not need internal cleansing Gas is very common, especially in formula-fed newborns Occasional gas does not mean the tummy is dirty or blocked

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96 days ago

Thank you

Hello, Please do not give honey and castor oil to babies. Take care, Kind regards.

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Castor oil and honey are NOT safe for newborn babies. Honey can cause serious infection (botulism) in babies Castor oil is very strong and can harm the baby A newborn baby does not need tummy cleaning. The baby’s stomach cleans naturally.

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NOT SAFE DONT USE ITS NORMAL FOR NEW BORNS BABY CONSTIPATION AND GAS DONT WORRY BUT DONT GIVE HONEY CASTOR OIL ETC 2 DROP AT NABHI COW GHEE USE

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