Cultural practices for newborns to avoid?

As an FTM navigating a sea of family advice, I had to learn to separate tradition from safety. A few things to reconsider: applying kajal near a newborn's eyes (infection risk), using adult mustard oil directly on skin (can be irritating for very young babies), over-wrapping in heat, or using homemade herb pastes without dermatological backing. Instead, I went with trusted, tested products like Boroplus FromMaa for massage and skincare. Love and intent behind these rituals are beautiful — but safety always comes first.