Skin Care for Your Baby
Skin care for baby is more about avoiding diaper rash than preventing acne, but nonetheless, it’s an important topic. People don’t often realize about the important to care for a baby’s skin, maybe since it’s so perfect. Several things feel more soft and supple. Taking care baby skin properly can mean the difference between a happy baby and one that’s perpetually complaining.  Besides heat rash and diaper, babies can develop such a condition commonly called as ‘cradle cap’. Baby skin usually dries easily and it can even sunburn because the production of melanin is low. And because of the hormones surge at the time of the birth, babies can break out in acne, although baby skin is far less oily than an adult’s.  General tips and guidelines on baby skin caring Start life off right by preventing your baby from ultraviolet exposure. Keep infants out of direct sunlight during the first few months. If you have to go outside, be sure to cover the baby’s skin with proper protective clothing, a hat and baby sunglasses. Turn that into a habit and teach your child the importance of doing so as he or she grows older. Sunscreen products should not be applied until the baby is 6 months old, but after that, they’re absolutely necessary. Take care when riding in cars and when out for a stroll.  As for baby skin care, it won’t be hard to find products formulated especially for babies. Purchase these products and use as directed. Any adult skin care products are not recommended for your babies. They are too harsh for babies. You may need to change your laundry detergents if you find the one you are using is irritating your baby’s skin.  Always change the diapers as soon as possible. Urine and feces contain bacteria and must be washed away soon with warm water or baby wipes otherwise infections can develop. Make sure wipes don’t contain alcohol which can dry out a baby’s skin. Remember to clean in the folds and also to dry this area gently but thoroughly. Diaper rash is very uncomfortable so apply an ointment or cream formulated especially for this common baby skin problem.  Moisturizing regularly with lotions and creams formulated for infants helps retain moisture. Excessive bathing isn’t necessary and in fact can sap a baby’s skin of moisture. Never use hot water for bathing. Like adults, babies prefer warm water. If your baby has cradle cap which resembles scaly dirty-looking skin, gently scrub top of head with a soft brush. If cradle cap doesn’t go away, have the baby’s physician take a look. Wind and cold can also cause dry skin so protect your baby when outside. If the air in your home is dry, consider getting a humidifier to add moisture.  Because a baby’s skin doesn’t yet perspire properly, babies aren’t efficient at controlling their body temperatures. Sometimes, heat rashes can develop. Be sure to dress babies in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that’s appropriate for the temperature to avoid these rashes that resemble red patches or pinkish-red bumps.Â
Good habits begin early and it’s never too soon to develop a proper baby skin care routine!
[tags]skincare, health, baby, beauty, acne[/tags]
December 31st, 2007 at 1:19 am
Hi that\’s ridiculously cute.