Bathing is one of the most important aspects of a child care program. Water procedures not only have a beneficial effect on the health of the baby, strengthening his immunity and protecting against the occurrence of various ailments, but also help the baby to relax after a day full of bright events. Correctly chosen baby shampoo will help to make bathing not only useful, but also pleasant for the child.
Does the child need baby shampoo
Baby shampoo should be used no more than 1-2 times a week. An overly active effect of the product on the protective layer of the baby's scalp can lead to dryness and the appearance of seborrheic scales.
Some mothers and fathers, especially those who became parents for the first time, ask themselves the question: "Does a child need a special baby shampoo at all, and why can't a usual adult remedy be used for bathing a baby?" Dispelling the doubts of adults and convincing them to buy a shampoo designed specifically for children can be a very interesting fact. It turns out that the special acid film that forms on the head of the crumbs and is intended to protect its skin at an older age is not yet fully formed in babies, and it is not difficult for harmful bacteria to get through it into the child's body. Baby shampoos, which, unlike adult products aimed primarily at removing excess sebum, moisturize, nourish, protect the baby's delicate scalp, preventing inflammation and stimulating the proper development of hair follicles.
Good baby shampoo: selection rules
The variety of baby shampoos on the shelves of modern stores is so great that many parents who decide to buy this hygiene product for their baby get lost in such a rich assortment and choose the first bottle they come across or the most liked. You don't need to do this, because in order to buy a really good baby shampoo, you should carefully study its composition and other information indicated on the package.
When choosing a shampoo for a child, always pay attention to the age group indicated on the bottle of the product. If the bottle with shampoo is marked "For children from birth", feel free to buy it for your baby. The absence of this inscription indicates that the product is intended for children over three years old.
When choosing baby shampoo, give preference to well-known brands. Large manufacturers value their reputation and never use ingredients that are prohibited and unsafe for babies in the manufacture of their products.
Avoid buying baby shampoo that has a bright color and pungent odor. And if you still want to surprise your baby with a pleasant aroma, choose for him a baby shampoo with a lavender or chamomile scent, which, in addition to its main properties, also has a calming effect.
The most harmful components of children's shampoos to children's health are carcinogenic formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate, 1, 4-dioxane, triethanolamine and diethanolamine.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with the composition of the baby shampoo you like. In addition to the ingredients indicated in large print, pay attention to the substances whose names are printed on the label in small letters. Perhaps one of them is a potential health hazard to your child.
And lastly, when choosing a baby shampoo, always give preference to products marked "no tears". These shampoos are composed of mild detergents that do not irritate or pinch children's eyes.
