Babies' skin is very sensitive and requires careful care. It may develop irritation and a rash. The chemicals found in some of your baby's skin care products are just one possible cause of various problems. Fortunately, there are effective ways to protect and care for your baby's delicate skin.
A common problem in infancy is a rash that occurs when the baby's skin comes in contact with urine or stool in diapers that are too tight. It also occurs if the skin is not dry enough after bathing, upon contact with a particular brand of diapers and wet wipes. Most often, this type of rash does not require medical attention. If your baby has redness in the diaper area, follow the special guidelines.
Check your baby's diapers often. If they are wet or dirty, they must be replaced immediately. Use wet wipes only when baby's skin is completely dry. In addition, alcohol-based wet wipes can severely irritate the baby's skin.
Wipe your baby's skin gently and thoroughly after bathing. Do not wear a diaper if your skin is not dry enough. Also, do not dry your child too much with a towel.
Frequent bathing can make the skin even more dry as its protective pigments disappear and it becomes prone to irritation. You should not bathe your baby every day, three times a week will be enough.
In addition, bath time should be kept to a minimum, as tap water dries out baby's delicate skin. Use special soap and shampoo for children without strong scent. Bathe your baby thoroughly, taking care not to skip behind the ears and between the toes. Make sure to completely dry your skin before putting on diapers.
Choose fabrics that are soft and skin-friendly. 100% cotton clothing helps the skin to breathe. Be careful when washing your loved ones' clothes. Use gentle detergents.
After buying new clothes, it is imperative to wash them - new clothes can irritate the baby's skin.
