Your baby’s skin is quite vulnerable, so it’s wise for all parents to become knowledgeable about baby skin care. Depending on the location in which you live, some of the worst threats could be cold weather, wind or sun. Even if you don’t have adverse weather conditions you still need to clean and moisturize your son or daughter’s skin. As a parent it is important that you understand the following baby skin care tips.
Babies get rashes all of the time and most of the time they aren’t anything to worry yourself over. Diaper rash is the most common of these rashes and it is caused by wet diapers having direct contact with the baby’s skin for a long time. No matter how careful you are as a parent, there isn’t any way to absolutely avoid this rash all of the time. The most popular treatment for diaper rash is washing your baby off with warm water and giving his skin some time in the fresh air.
If the rash doesn’t get better or looks inflamed in any way, you should see a pediatrician as soon as possible. In most cases, though, diaper rash tends to go away all on its own.
Keep your baby’s clothing and bedding as clean as you can to keep as many skin problems as possible at bay. Before your baby’s skin touches anything, you need to wash it. You need a gentle detergent that doesn’t contain any dyes or fragrances. Harsh chemicals can cause irritations or allergic reactions, so these should be avoided. Keeping blankets, pillow covers and clothing clean helps to avoid problems such as dust mites and any dirt or debris that could cause problems. When you are washing baby things, don’t wash them with the rest of your laundry. These simple precautions can go a long way at helping to keep your baby’s skin in good condition.
Bathing your children excessively is a problem that many parents must overcome. Babies naturally have oils in their skin that are good for them. If you bathe them too much, it could upset this balance. You might have to deal with your baby having dry skin or eczema because you are bathing them too frequently. It is important to not give your baby more than two baths a week. Always try to keep them clean with a washcloth, bathing them frequently is not a good idea. And before you put them in the water for their bath, check the water temperature to make sure it is just right. Make sure that the bath is not hot, but almost lukewarm to the touch. Since a baby’s skin is very sensitive, it can burn easily, so make sure that the water is no more than just above room temperature when you bathe them.
There are some very basic skin care guidelines that parents can use to keep their babies both healthier and a lot more comfortable. In this article we’ve talked about some of the things you can do–you’ll find even more if you work with your pediatrician or do a little homework on your own. Babies let people know when they aren’t comfortable and that is why parents need to stay alert for signals a baby might be sending saying that something needs to be adjusted.