Metadata about: True. Despite giving oil to babies being considered a ‘normal’ practice by some Zimbabweans and sticking to it because their mothers used it, research has shown that it is unsafe and does damage babies’ lungs as claimed, even causing death in some instances. Paediatricians in the country have raised the alarm on the increase of lipoid pneumonia in babies due to this practice. These cases are not only in Zimbabwe but have also been reported in other countries with similar beliefs, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Mexico, Brazil and Ghana.

About: True. Despite giving oil to babies being considered a ânormalâ practice by some Zimbabweans and sticking to it because their mothers used it, research has shown that it is unsafe and does damage babiesâ lungs as claimed, even causing death in some instances. Paediatricians in the country have raised the alarm on the increase of lipoid pneumonia in babies due to this practice. These cases are not only in Zimbabwe but have also been reported in other countries with similar beliefs, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Mexico, Brazil and Ghana. Permalink

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