Simple Skin Care for Your Newborn
Newborn baby skin care is big business these days, with any number of products claiming to be must-haves. However, you might be surprised to learn that many doctors think these baby skin care products might actually be detrimental to your newborn. This is because of the chemicals that some of them contain.
You want to avoid exposing your baby to chemicals as long as possible. Let your baby’s skin mature without interference. This discourages the emergence of skin irritations such as eczema and allergies.
Basic skin care is generally enough for your baby. So avoid any kind of chemicals for the first month of your baby’s life. In your baby’s first month all that’s necessary for bathing is some warm water and a soft cloth. You can comb thick hair with a baby comb to get it clean during bath time.
Pure and Natural
Natural is the best way to go when approaching baby skin care. Natural care means not interfering with your baby’s skin as much as possible.
After your baby’s birth, you might see a white, sticky coating on your baby’s skin. Don’t remove it, because it’s a natural skin moisturizer. It should be allowed to penetrate the skin on its own.
If your baby is premature then it is even more important that you hold back on using any baby care products. This is because a premature baby’s skin is even more delicate than other babies. Don’t use any skin care products at all on your premature baby until after the original due date has passed.
Keeping the Cord Clean
Until the cord falls off, it’s important that you keep the area clean and dry. Lotions and powders are unnecessary. If the area gets dirty simply use a soft cloth and water to wipe it clean before patting dry.
You might need to follow a different routine for cord care if your baby is sick or premature. An antiseptic product might be needed if there’s a risk of infection. Your pediatrician can help you out with advice on caring for the skin of a sick or premature baby.
Hold off on using baby wipes until after your baby’s first month. Choose baby wipes that don’t contain alcohol and are unscented. They should be as mild as possible. Your newborn will do best with moisturizers containing a base of emollients.
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