Before massaging a baby (or children of any age), it is advised to test their skin, to see if they are sensitive to the organic baby massage oil.
For all babies, but especially those with very dry skin or those with eczema, it is much safer to conduct a simple patch test rather than deal with the consequences of coating a baby head to toe in an oil they may turn out to be allergic to.
Even if it is labeled as an organic baby oil, it is best to avoid any oils with a synthetic fragrance that may irritate the delicate skin barrier of your child.
For a patch test, a small amount of natural baby massage oil is applied to the inner crease of the baby"s elbow. Just a few drops should suffice. Use the anterior surface for the patch test.
Gently massage the baby massage oil in the morning, and leave it on while the child is being watched throughout the day. Any redness on the application site may be a sign of sensitive skin or an allergic reaction. If any irritations or complications arise, the area should be cleaned with warm, soapy water to get rid of the oil.
Keep in mind that babies' skin is not a blank slate. Instead, they are covered in their skin's natural oil.