Newborn babies have soft skin. Even soap and diapers can cause irritation and breakouts. Babies are more likely to develop allergies within a month of birth. So baby’s skin should be taken care of very carefully. Now let’s take a look at some tips on what you can do to protect baby’s skin health.
Things to watch out for in a baby’s bath
It is good to want to bathe the baby every day. But use non-allergenic shampoos and soaps. Baby soaps should have a pH level of 5-5.5. Clean the baby’s skin with warm water and mild soap. The room temperature should not be too cold after bathing the baby. AC or fan should also be switched off.
Baby skin care products
Don’t rush into any products for baby thinking that it will dry out the baby’s skin. Because new products can affect baby’s skin. Do not use antibacterial soaps in particular. It can be harsh on baby’s sensitive skin. Similarly, wipe the baby’s skin dry using cotton and soft towels. Even pressing and wiping can cause scratches.
Can I put talcum powder on the baby’s skin?
Be more careful while choosing talcum powder for baby. Do not use adult powders on children. Choose and use products specially designed for children. Do not smell like powder. Avoid using chemical powders. It may irritate baby’s sensitive skin. Powder used especially for diaper area should be specially safe.
Baby’s skin problem due to wearing diapers
Diaper problems are often caused by skin irritation. If the diaper stays wet for too long, if the diaper is tight, or if the use of detergents, wipes, etc. keeps the area problematic.
Change diapers to avoid this problem. After each diaper change, clean the area and then apply powder to keep the area dry. Most baby skin rashes are not a serious problem but sometimes require attention.
Which diaper protects the baby’s skin?
Diapering the baby has become the norm. So keep it clean and fresh. Some diapers can irritate baby’s skin. May cause rash or infection. To avoid this, it is better to change the diaper after a certain period of time. If diapering the baby causes rash or irritation, it is better to change the diaper. Wear cotton diapers whenever possible.
What can be done to prevent the baby’s skin from becoming dry?
If the baby has dry skin, keep the skin hydrated and soft. You can use coconut oil as a natural moisturizer for baby. Since the baby’s skin is easily dry, bathing has the ability to absorb the nutrients from the baby’s skin and make it dull and dry. So don’t leave the baby in the bathtub for a long time. Bathe the baby in plain water twice a week in the first month. It prevents the baby’s skin from losing its natural moisture.
What should mothers do to protect their baby’s skin?
A newborn baby’s skin is very delicate. So the baby should not be exposed to direct sunlight until it is 6 months old.
Wear long-sleeved and full-length clothing that covers the baby’s skin.
The child’s clothes should be clean.
Washing the baby’s clothes in hot water will limit the build-up of bacteria.
Baby may get skin problem due to sweating. Especially places like armpits, skin folds, neck, diapers etc. feel prickly heat due to sweat. To avoid this, these areas should be kept clean and dry.
Loose clothing and a cool environment can help protect against heatstroke.
Avoiding some baby products that cause skin irritation and dryness can help keep baby’s skin healthy.
