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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is it safe for my 10 month old baby to take a bath with me if there is epsom salt in the water?

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Dr. Tanya Russoanswered

Pediatrics 27 years experience

Epsom salts: are safe to use in the bathwater of infants and children, with supervision.

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