7 Tips for Baby Skin Care
Baby's skin is very smooth but vulnerable to changes in temperature, drought and infection.
Because sweat glands are not fully developed, the baby's skin is very sensitive to cold and hot
temperatures. Although sebaceous glands are formed in the skin, but they have not produced
enough oil. As a result, the baby's skin tends to dry easily. Baby's skin is also susceptible to infection
because the system of protection against microorganisms is not fully formed. Therefore, the
maintenance of good against baby's sensitive skin is very important in the first months of life.
Here are 7 tips are highly recommended in baby skin care:
1. Bathe the baby every few days, but clean skin every day.
In the first four months, you should not bathe your baby every day. The baby care experts
recommend for baby bath once a week, especially on the first two months of life. Special baby soap
is more friendly to the baby's skin, but its use should not be too often. To keep baby's skin does not
dry out the soap, into the bath water you can pour a few drops of olive oil or baby oil.
You should clean your baby's skin every day by wiping, especially in the diaper area and skin
folds. For the diaper area, you simply clean with a damp cloth without soap. Because of frequent
cleaning, the area is prone to skin irritation. Provision of olive oil or baby oil to prevent irritation. The
oil forms an invisible layer on the skin, which retain moisture while protecting skin from irritation.
For treatment of skin folds in the legs, arms and neck, take a pinch of cotton wool soaked in water
and little drops of oil to absorb and remove dirt. Folds of the neck region is very vulnerable due to
residual water dirty milk.
Water used for bathing or wiping should have a warm medium, about 37 ° C. Prepare a
warm towel to wrap around and become the base before and after the baby is cleaned.
2. Protect baby from skin problems
Babies can have some problems or following skin conditions:
Birthmarks. On the face and neck may be formed reddish birthmark. It is a collection of
blood vessels-rash-not because they do not stand out or cause itching. The cause is hormonal
changes after birth. These birthmarks usually will fade in a few weeks. You do not need to treat it.
Dermatitis. Sometimes, the baby will develop a fungal infection in skin folds. Type of candida
fungus frequently causes diaper rash called dermatitis because they liked the warm and humid
areas. Folds of the baby's neck can also be a good environment for candida. You can prevent and
cope with the rash keep skin dry, for example by always make sure the diaper is dry and powdered
baby's skin to taste. If the rash does not improve or are likely to spread within a few days, check with
your baby to the doctor. The doctor may prescribe a simple cream to kill the fungus.
Prickly heat. In hot weather, the baby's skin can be irritated by the heat. Prickly heat will
come in the form of small red bumps in a place that is often wet with sweat, for example in the
diaper area, underarms, back and neck. Placing the baby in the room cool and comfortable is the
best way to prevent and cure prickly heat. Loose clothing and keep the affected area remain dry can
also help.
Other problems. In other skin conditions like eczema, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, allergies,
etc., you should always consult with a physician for treatment.
3. Protect your baby from the sun
Infants in the first year of life should not be exposed to direct UV radiation. Meeting clothes,
hats and sunglasses are the best means of protection against UVA and UVB sun. In addition, you can
provide sun protection cream ("sunscreen") is open to taste on the skin.
4. Use a cotton cloth
Try to always wear cotton clothing and diapers in infants. Cotton is skin friendly, has pores,
and absorb moisture. Avoid synthetic materials.
5. Protect baby from cold weather
Baby's skin is not enough to protect themselves from cold weather. Selimutilah baby with
warm clothing and blankets when taken away which makes it exposed to the wind.
6. Use oil / balm to warm
In bad weather, especially during the cold and the wind was blowing, it is advisable to apply
eucalyptus oil or balm for baby warmers. This oil scented fragrance and protect the skin from bad
weather and dehydration. However, be careful when applying oil / balm if your baby has a rash, so
as not to aggravate the condition.
7. Massage
For general health and skin care baby, you can do massage. For this purpose, you can use
olive oil or other essential oils that do not harm the baby and can trigger asthma.