The baby’s skin is very soft, but vulnerable to changes in temperature, drought and infection. Because sweat glands are not fully developed, the baby’s skin is very sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. Although sebaceous glands are formed in the skin, but do not produce oil. As a result, babies are prone to dry skin.The baby’s skin is also susceptible to infection because the protection system against microorganisms have not been fully established. Therefore, the proper care of sensitive baby skin is very important in the early months of life. Here are seven tips that are recommended in the care of the child’s skin
1. Bath every day, but clean skin every day.
In the first four months, not bathe your baby every day. Baby care experts recommend for baby’s bath once a week, especially in the first two months of life. Special baby soap is more friendly with the baby’s skin, but its use should not be too often. To keep baby’s skin does not dry out because of soap in the bath water you can pour a few drops of olive oil or baby oil.
You should clean your baby’s skin every day with a cloth, especially in the diaper area and skin folds. For the diaper area, you can simply wipe with a damp cloth without soap. Because it will often clear the area susceptible to skin irritation. The supply of olive oil or baby oil to prevent irritation. Oil is the formation of an invisible layer on the skin, retaining moisture while protecting the skin from irritation. For treatment of the folds of skin on the feet, hands and neck, take a cotton ball soaked in water and few drops of oil to absorb and remove dirt. regional folds are highly vulnerable dirty neck, because the milk residue.
Water used for bathing or settlement must be the heat is 37 º C on Prepare a hot towel wrap and base before and after the baby is clean.
2. Protect your baby from skin problems
Infants may have some problems or skin diseases follows:
Birthmarks. In the face and the baby’s neck may be red moon. It is a collection of blood vessels-no-rash because they are not highlighted or itchy. The reason is that hormonal changes after childbirth. These birthmarks that usually fade within a couple of weeks. There needs to be treated.
Dermatitis. Sometimes, the baby develops a yeast infection in skin folds. Type of candida fungus often causes diaper rash, called dermatitis because he likes the warm and humid areas. baby’s neck folds can also be a good environment for candida. You can prevent and overcome a rash, keeping the skin dry, for example, always make sure the diaper is dry and baby powder to taste the skin. If the rash does not improve or tending to spread a few days, consult your baby’s doctor. Your doctor may prescribe a simple cream to kill the fungus.
The sudamen. When it’s hot, baby’s skin may be irritated by the heat. The rash appears as small red bumps in places that are wet with perspiration, for example, in the diaper area, underarms, back and neck. Place the baby in the room cool and comfortable is the best way of preventing and treating diaper rash. loose clothing and keep the affected area remain dry can also help.
Another problem. In skin conditions like eczema, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, allergies, etc, you should always consult a doctor for treatment.
3. Protect the baby from the sun
Infants in the first year of life should not be exposed to UV radiation. meetings of clothing, hats and sunglasses are the best means of protection against UVA and UVB rays. It can also provide the sunscreen (sunscreen) is open to taste on the skin.
4. Use a cotton cloth
Try to always wear cotton clothing and diapers for infants. Irritating to skin and cotton, have pores, and absorb moisture. Avoid synthetic materials.
5. Protect the baby from the cold
The baby’s skin is not enough to keep warm. Selimutilah baby clothes and warm blankets when you take away that makes it exposed to wind.
6. Use oil / ointment to heat
In bad weather, especially during the cold and the wind was blowing, it is advisable to apply eucalyptus oil heaters balm for babies. This fragrance of scented oil and protect the skin from the elements and dehydration. However, be careful when applying oil or ointment if your baby has a rash, so as not to aggravate the condition.
7. Massage
General health and skin care, baby you can do a massage. To this end, you can use olive oil or another essential oil that does not harm the baby and may trigger asthma.
