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Can i bathe my 1yr old she has a bit of clogged/runny nose?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: Bathing during a cold/runny nose will not cause harm or convert the issue to anything worse.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/31/2016

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