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Should kajal be applied to babies
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Should kajal be applied to new born babies can harm them. My daughter is 1 month old.
If it's ok .. kindly suggest the brand name also.
Need suggestion.
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No use.
No benefits.
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Dont apply kajal till 12months of age...
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Avoid as there is no added benefit rather may cause eye infection/allergy
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do not use Kajal
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Not safe for babies
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Dr. Sai Praneetha
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Applying kajal may cause allergy in babies even with branded ones. U can put like a dot on forehead or behind ear if u insist on traditional practise
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
No kajal in eyes..it has no proven benefits.
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