Simple Skin Care for Your Newborn
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Newborn baby skin care is big business these days, with any number of products claiming to be must-haves. However, you might be surprised to learn that many doctors think these baby skin care products might actually be detrimental to your newborn. This is because of the chemicals that some of them contain.
It’s important that you keep chemicals away from your baby for as long as you can. Don’t interfere with the natural growth of your baby’s skin. This way, skin problems and irritations like allergies or eczema aren’t as likely to show up.
Basic skin care is generally enough for your baby. For the first month, keep your baby safe from any type of product containing chemicals. Indeed, in the first month of your baby’s life you really only need to use a soft cloth and some water. You can comb thick hair with a baby comb to get it clean during bath time.
Nature Knows Best
The best baby skin care routine is the all natural route. To follow a natural skin care routine, leave your baby’s skin untreated as much as you can.
After your baby’s birth, you might see a white, sticky coating on your baby’s skin. This is a natural moisturizer so don’t wipe it away. It should be allowed to penetrate the skin on its own.
If your baby is premature then it is even more important that you hold back on using any baby care products. The reason for this is that preemies have even more fragile skin than a full term baby. The best time to start skin care for your premature baby is after the exact due date of your baby.
Cleaning the Cord Area
Before your baby’s cord falls out you need to make sure that the area remains clean and dry. There is no need to use any powders or lotions on it. If the area gets dirty simply use a soft cloth and water to wipe it clean before patting dry.
If your baby is premature or sick then the skin care routine you should follow for keeping the cord clean may be different. An antiseptic product might be needed if there’s a risk of infection. Your pediatrician can help you out with advice on caring for the skin of a sick or premature baby.
Don’t use baby wipes until your baby is at least one month of age. Any baby wipes you use should be alcohol and fragrance free. They need to be very mild. Emollient based moisturizers are the best for your newborn.
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