Your newborn is now home, and you are starting a daily routine. Keeping your baby warm and nourished is number one on your list. Baby skincare and using the right moisturizer is just as necessary. Your touch on your newborn’s skin has a soothing, nurturing effect -and is vital to your baby’s development.
Newborn skin is fragile and so is the baby’s immune system. Chemicals, fragrances, and dyes in clothing, detergents, and baby toys can cause newborn skin irritation, dryness, chafing, and rashes. However, there’s much you can do to protect your baby’s skin from these issues.
A newborn baby is born with wrinkly skin and a protective covering called vernix that falls off. This is a natural process during the first week. There’s no need to rub it, or cover it with lotions or creams. The immune system is still evolving. If you have a family history of skin problems, allergies, or asthma, it’s especially important to protect your baby’s immune system and protect baby from irritating allergens.
Too-frequent bathing washes away the natural oils that protect baby’s skin. That leaves baby’s skin vulnerable, so it reacts to any potential allergen triggering a reaction like eczema. Only usebaby laundry detergents that are fragrance and dye free. Wash baby clothes, bedding, and blankets separately fromthe family’s laundry. Give it all an extra rinse.
Apart from drool and diaper changes, newborns don’t get very dirty. Babies aren’t in the office 9 to 5 and hitting the gym afterward! For the first month or so, a sponge bath two or three times a week will ensure your baby is nice and clean. In between, just clean baby’s mouth and diaper area with a little water or cleanser.
Is there something more you would like to know about skincare? If you want to find out more about skincare tips and how a moisturizer can help you, contact Likewise Skincare today!
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