How to take care of your baby’s skin
It is essential that you follow the following tips so that your baby’s skin is well cared for at all times.
The skin of babies is quite different from that of adults since it is much more delicate and smooth. From the first days of life, the newborn needs a series of care so that the skin does not suffer any type of damage and can have it in perfect condition. Do not lose detail of a series of tips that will help you have your baby’s skin really soft and above all, that it does not become red or cause injuries due to poor care.
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USE NEUTRAL SOAP
When cleaning the baby’s skin, it is essential to use a neutral soap to avoid damaging the baby’s skin. It is important that this soap does not have any alcohol since the baby’s skin is quite sensitive and vulnerable. During the first weeks of life, the baby must be washed with a little soap and water.
WELL HYDRATED SKIN
When the baby is born it has a much more hydrated skin than that of an adult thanks to the fact that it is covered by the so-called fleshy vernix. The problem is that this layer is going away as the baby begins to bathe. That is why you must constantly apply moisturizing products to the skin of the child to help keep it in perfect condition. On many occasions, the newborn’s skin dries quickly, giving rise to redness that worsens its condition. The areas of the folds is the one that you have to constantly monitor since it is prone to drying out.
BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE SUN
During the first weeks of life it is very important to prevent the sun from damaging the child’s skin . The skin is quite delicate and is not prepared to protect itself from the sun’s rays. Avoid taking the baby to the beach at all times and in the case of doing so it is essential to cover him perfectly so that the sun does not damage his skin.
LIMIT THE BATHROOM
You don’t need to bathe your baby every day as you can damage their skin. The first bath should be given once the umbilical cord falls off. You can use a sponge with neutral soap and clean in areas.
MASSAGE THE SKIN
In order to take care of the skin and keep it soft and well hydrated, it is advisable to massage a day by applying a good moisturizer. The best time to do this is late in the day and before bed to get him to relax and sleep perfectly.
CLEAN YOUR GENITAL AREA WELL
Many parents make the big mistake of not cleaning the genital area in a regular way and only doing it when the baby relieves himself. There is no waiting to clean intimate areas when you change the diaper. It is advisable to do it several times a day to keep the skin in perfect condition and prevent it from suffering from dermatitis.
BABY CLOTHES
Baby clothes must be made with natural fabrics and washed separately from adult clothes. The detergent must be hypoallergenic to avoid that the clothes can damage and irritate the sensitive skin of the baby.
Taking care of your baby’s skin is essential on a day-to-day basis to keep it in perfect condition and prevent it from being damaged such as redness or blemishes due to its irritation . Many parents do not pay the attention they should and the baby’s skin ends up suffering the consequences of such lack of parental attention. If you follow all these wonderful tips, your baby will always have soft and in perfect condition.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.