8/18/10

Baby Skin Care

Every time when we talk about a beautiful, delicate skin, we think of the comparison “like a baby skin”. In order to protect our baby’s skin, we must avoid any problem which may affect it.
Babies’ skin needs cleaning and cares for a healthy function during their growth. The hygiene and skin care in the case of a new born baby begins with the alimentation and the care of the future mother. During the first period of a baby’s life, his skin is fragile, delicate and it lacks resistance. Babies have a pink skin, which is very thin, so that their veins can be seen with naked eye. Its functions are not efficient enough, especially the sebaceous function. That is why babies are more sensitive to temperature differences and they can contact infections more easily. The skin of a baby becomes resistant through healthy eating, especially through natural one and a permanent hydrating of the baby. After the bath the daily massage is compulsory. A special soap is necessary as the baby’s skin has a greater Ph than adults.

The oil you use for massage may be usual oil used for cooking, but boiled and cooled or special oil for babies. The oil must be applied at the level of creases and buttocks. Anyway, skin must be dried very well. Humidity causes macerations. Don’t use talc. It is abrasive and irritates the skin.
You must change the napkins at least six times a day. Moreover it is recommended that the baby wore clothes made of cotton which must be washed with neuter detergents. If it is possible, before using a new product, check if the baby is allergic to it. Touch the baby’s hand with that product and wait for a few hours to see if it appears any allergic reaction on the skin.
In the case of an eruption on the skin you must go to the doctor’s because some of such eruptions can be serious and they need medical treatment.
And remember that time flies and your baby will become soon a big boy or girl, so enjoy and take care of your baby’s skin now, in order to avoid future problems.