Oct
08
By: angelie
As a parent, keeping your baby warm and nourished should be on your top list. But baby skin care is just as important.
Your infant’s delicate skin requires lots of tender treatment. You need to pamper and protect her from head to toe. Their skin is pure, supple and very sensitive that’s why they need the mildest touch.
How to Clean your infants:
- Stick to sponge baths until your newborn’s umbilical-cord stump falls off.
- Do not use adult soaps on your baby. This may cause dryness and irritations especially when your child’s prone to eczema.
- Mild body washes and shampoos are good for infants. If rashes appear, go to your pediatrician immediately.
- You can bathe your infant every other day to prevent dry skin. Always make sure that you clean her diaper area frequently and wipe the drool from her chin to prevent irritation.Don’t use baby products during the first few months. Their immune system is just developing and they are prone to have asthma or allergies if products are used.
- To remove the cradle cap, you can use baby oil and gently rub it on your newborn’s scalp and leave it for 10 minutes. Using a wet washcloth or soft comb, wipe away the loosened scale.
It is also important that you give your infant a gentle massage for a healthy skin. It makes them feel loved and accepted. This massage triggers hormones that will help boost immunity, and fight sickness. Simply put baby oil or lotion in your hands and then gently rub it in your infant’s chest and tummy.
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