Since 9th March 2008
Old Wives Tales
The collection of old wives tales below are based on my personal experience that I have tested over the years. However, I do not guarantee that they will or will not work for everybody.
Guiness Stout Myth
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Most confinement ladies recommend bathing the newborn baby in Guiness Stout. |
Reason
This will reduce body heatiness. True or False? |
Answer: True
This is true but I strongly advise against using this method. A newborn baby’s skin is very thin therefore there is a very high possibility that the alcohol may be absorbed into the bloodstream and if the high alcohol reaches the brain it may cause irreversible damage. A safer option is to use the dried bitter gourd vine which is a vegetable so therefore is safer.
Date added: 30 May 2010
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