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Being a mother brings the feeling of an immense amount of pleasure and pride. However, fears and concerns related to baby skincare can hover upon happiness. To shift all the motherly burdens about your baby skincare, we bring to you some tips and tricks that may assist you in handling your newborn more delicately when it comes to their tender skin. A baby’s skin is not like grown-up’s, they need extra care and nourishment. Let’s learn the importance and know how to take care of newborn baby skin, to achieve healthy skin. Why Is Taking Care Of Your New Born’s Skin Important? When your baby enters this world, it is a moment of sheer joy, happiness and emotional outflow. But at the same time, it is also the moment of important realization that since your baby is nowhere, he/she needs extra protection from the harsh and extreme conditions of the outside world. As new mothers, it is natural to not be able to entirely comprehend the importance of newborn baby skincare.
Please keep in mind that a baby’s skin is not just exceptionally soft, it also acts as a shield for the baby that protects it from the outer world. The Baby’s skin maintains his/her health and helps in defending the baby from any kind of irritants, germs, and bacteria. It also maintains the body temperature. It thus becomes more important for us to pay extra attention when it comes to a baby skincare routine. As compared to an adult, a baby’s skin is: – 30% thinner than an adult – Gets dehydrated and devoid of moisture easily – More irritation-prone surface – Less water-retaining capacity – Needs more protection from extreme environmental changes
What To Avoid When It Comes To Baby Skin Care? 1. Don’t Over-Wash Babies don’t need an everyday wash. Avoid giving babies a very long, hot wash as the hot water can negatively result in rashes or burns. Instead, give a lukewarm body bath twice or thrice a week. 2. Avoid Using Fragrant Products Fragrance-free products are more dermatologically safe for babies since it does not carry any chemicals that may be harsh to the baby’s skin.
How To Take Care Of Your Baby’s Skin? To ensure good baby skincare, you, as a parent need to take care of the following things: 1. Cleaning A newborn baby’s skin is layered up with a greasy white substance called vernix which is often peeled off in the first few weeks after the child is born. This process does not need any external help except a little sponge massage while the baby is bathing. 2. Bathing Bathing is said to be the most crucial step of all. A baby’s skin is soft and gentle. Any kind of hard scrubbing against the skin can result in rashes, dryness, or flaking. Try bathing your baby 3-4 times a week with lukewarm water and a bar of mild soap. When he/she has taken a bath, make sure to set the room temperature, warm to protect the baby from cold. Use the towels gently to pat dry the excess water.
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