The delicate skin of babies needs careful care. Particular attention should be paid to those areas that are under the diaper. To protect the baby's skin, use a diaper cream, while it is important to choose and apply it correctly.
Instructions
Step 1
Most manufacturers of baby cosmetics produce diaper creams, so it's no wonder to get confused when choosing the right one. To buy the right cream, focus not on the brand, but on the composition.
Step 2
Give preference to a diaper cream containing vitamins A, D, E and plant extracts: chamomile, calendula, string, olive leaves, etc. They soothe and nourish baby's skin.
Step 3
Zinc oxide is often used in creams, but some mums are wary of it because it dries out the skin. In fact, such creams are excellent helpers in the fight against diaper rash, redness and irritation on the baby's bottom.
Step 4
Pay attention to the cream that contains panthenol. Baby's skin is fragile and thin, so exposure to baby bowel movements can lead to papules and erosions in the diaper area. Panthenol will help to cope with these problems and prevent them in the future.
Step 5
When it comes to how to properly apply a cream under a diaper, mothers have different points of view. Some treat all the skin under the diaper with it, others carefully lubricate the folds, and others prefer to apply a minimum amount to the most prone to diaper rash. Consider the properties of the cream: if it contains talc and zinc oxide, it will roll in folds and cause inconvenience to the baby.
Step 6
Use the basic rules for caring for the diaper area.- Apply the cream only on clean and dry skin: wash the baby under running water and blot the moisture with a soft towel, in extreme cases, use a damp cloth; - Let the baby's skin "breathe" a little, massage the legs; - apply the cream under the diaper in the area around the anus with light strokes, let it soak; - if the cream under the diaper does not contain drying components, treat the groin and knee folds with it, otherwise use baby cream or oil; - while the cream is absorbed, give the baby again light massage of the legs.
