Babies have very soft and delicate skin which should be protected and pampered always. Because of the climate changes, diaper and different things, their skin may get harmed causing rashes.
Your newborn is a dear baby that completes your life. You should be considering how to take care with his/her soft skin. Here we will direct you about the simple steps that can rapidly help you ace the stunts and keep your child’s skin healthy and glowing. Baby skin is extremely delicate, and it frequently gets irritated by a diaper rash or a cradle cap. In this way, Dr Himanshu Gandhi, Co-Founder and CEO of Mother Sparsh, gives you some select tips on the best way to deal with your baby’s delicate skin.
Massage:
Baby massage is fundamental as it assists the baby to feel relaxed and improves sleep. At the point when you massage your baby’s skin, the baby feels your calming touch and feels loved. Choose a chemical-free massage oil, and the best ingredients for an newborn’s skin are almond, coconut and sesame. You can pick a blend of these oils and massage your baby.
Bathing:
Babies need baths in warm water to stay clean and tidy. The bath water ought to be at an ideal temperature with the goal that your child doesn’t catch a cold. Use soap and shampoo for their bath. Clean their face with a moist cotton ball. Dry the body with a delicate hooded towel and apply lotion to seal in the moisture.
Preventing diaper rash:
A newborn child needs a diaper change every 2 to 4 hours and at whatever point you change the diaper, make a point to wipe the skin with water-based baby wipes and apply diaper cream. Pat the skin dry and leave it open for a few minutes to air-dry with the goal that moisture doesn’t cause diaper rash. They suggest buying fragrance-free and 99 or 100% water-based baby wipes that don’t create any reactions.
Choose products wisely:
Your child’s skin is delicate, and it is ideal to utilize home products like coconut oil, besan, curd, turmeric, etc. However, in this bustling world with moms mothers-turned-entrepreneurs, there is no time to make products at home. Consequently, it is significant to pick wisely from the available range of products in the market that is 100% protected safe used. Use fragrance-free soaps and bath gels, tear-free shampoos, talc-free powders and gentle lotions. Evade the utilization of scented and antibacterial products as they can be cruel on the skin.
Take care of skin according to weather:
Babies under the age of 6 months need an special skincare routine and skin needs be taken care with as indicated by weather. Hot summers, cold winters and direct sunlight can harm the skin. Dress the babies in loose cotton clothes and utilize a hat to protect them from the sun, or they may build up a warmth rash. During winters, dry climate can make the skin flaky and dry, so keep the air moist with a humidifier. Dress your baby in layers during winters to protect them safe from the cold.