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Tips For Infant Skin Care
Caring for your new baby can be daunting, there are suddenly so many rules you have to follow and your afraid to
make a mistake. The rules for infant skin care are fairly simple and common sense.
If you keep in mind the whole time that your baby has sensitive skin and has skin that is still developing you will
be able to better decide what is best for your infant skin care. Some general rules will also give you the best
natural baby skincare.
Bath Time
Babies don’t need to have baths everyday like the rest of us. This is in part because of their sensitive skin that
can get very dry with too many baths. A bath every other day is fine. You should avoid giving your baby a tub bath
until the umbilical cord falls out. Until this happens you should give your baby sponge baths. Make sure to keep
your baby’s bottom and face clean.
The best time for baths is first thing in the morning or before feeding time at the end of the day. If you find
that your baby is too hungry then wait a half hour before giving baby a bath. A bath at the end of the end before
feeding time will help your baby fall asleep.
Lotions
When it comes to infant skin care the philosophy less is more comes to mind. You hardly need anything to keep your
baby healthy. Lotions are really not necessary though some companies promote lotions as a necessary part of infant
skin care.
Talcum powder is also not necessary for infant skin care. In fact you should avoid putting talcum powder on your
baby’s skin as it can clog pores and irritate skin. Some experts believe shampoo, even baby shampoo is not
necessary. Though you may have to use baby shampoo if your baby develops cradle cap.
Heat Rash
Heat rash is common among babies and is usually caused by overdressing your baby. Small raised red bumps on your
baby’s body are symptomatic of heat rash. Don’t worry about it too much, all you need to do is dress your baby in
less layers and give your baby a cool bath, though make sure it’s not cold.
Cord Care
Infant skin care for the umbilical cord is also fairly simple. Clean the are around the umbilical cord with a
little bit of rubbing alcohol and cotton wool. It doesn’t hurt though the cold sensation may cause your baby to
start a little. Contact your doctor if it starts to smell badly or you notice blood coming from the umbilical
cord.
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