Introduction
Almost all of us know the fact that babies’ skin is very sensitive by nature. There are several products such as soaps as well as laundry detergents that can help a lot in preventing skin problems in babies. The most common skin problems associated with babies are diaper rash and eczema. Both are extremely common in the case of newborn babies. Well, some of the problems have pretty long names that are hard to pronounce and often scary.
We can often notice some marks on the skin of our babies. They can be pimples and these often occur in babies on the nose, cheeks and forehead. This baby acne often becomes more prominent during the first few weeks after birth, but clears up within a few months. Baby acne has nothing to do with whether your child will have acne problems as a teenager. Small white spots may also appear on a child’s face during the first few weeks. These are better called as milia.
Diaper rashes caused by diapers are red in color. On the other hand, skin pain that occurs on the genitals or buttocks is mainly due to prolonged use of a wet diaper. Urine and feces can often irritate babies’ sensitive skin. Diaper rashes can occur when babies sleep for long hours without waking up. It is at these times that yeast or bacterial infection can cause this diaper rash. Many babies have intermittent rashes around the mouth or on the chin. This can be caused by drooling. Therefore, it is highly recommended to clean your baby’s face frequently and very carefully, right after he eats something.
In the case of a newborn baby, the skin is always wrinkled and they have a protective covering called vernix on the skin, which soon sheds naturally during the first week. However, in the case of a newborn, care must be taken to avoid harmful skin rashes.
What are the special skin care tips and tricks to follow for your babies?
We are going to see some of the basic tips that we must always follow to keep our babies’ skin healthy and soft. These are the following:
- You have to resist the urge to bathe your baby so often: Bathing too often more than three times a week during the first year of life can remove the natural oils that help protect your baby’s skin. This can leave your baby’s skin vulnerable and dry. Aside from changing diapers, newborn babies don’t get too dirty. And yes, it’s true! During the first month, you can safely sponge bathe your babies two or three times a week. That will keep your baby clean and safe.
- Try not to use scented products for your babies: When opting for extremely scented products for your babies and also in the early months, make sure that it is harmful to your child. These products are not soothing at all and can be very damaging to your baby’s skin due to the presence of harmful toxins.
- Wash your baby’s clothes well before wearing them: Always remember to use mild detergents that do not contain dyes. This must be taken into account to prevent infections.
conclusion
Here are some baby skin care tips and it will go a long way in keeping your baby healthy and disease free.