Newborns Need Natural Skin Care
There are many skin care products that are being marketed as essential for your newborn. But it might surprise you to know that some experts believe that these baby skin care products may actually do more harm than good. This is because of the chemicals that some of them contain.
Chemicals shouldn’t come in contact with your baby as long as you can possibly avoid it. Leave your baby’s skin to develop unimpeded. Allergies, eczema, and other irritations are less likely to occur this way.
Basic skin care is generally enough for your baby. So avoid any kind of chemicals for the first month of your baby’s life. In your baby’s first month all that’s necessary for bathing is some warm water and a soft cloth. You can comb thick hair with a baby comb to get it clean during bath time.
The Natural Way
When it comes to baby skin care, natural is best. To follow a natural skin care routine, leave your baby’s skin untreated as much as you can.
After your baby’s birth, you might see a white, sticky coating on your baby’s skin. Don’t remove it, because it’s a natural skin moisturizer. Allow it to be absorbed into the skin naturally.
If your baby is a preemie, it’s even more critical to completely avoid using these types of baby care products. This is because a premature baby’s skin is even more delicate than other babies. The best time to start skin care for your premature baby is after the exact due date of your baby.
Keeping the Cord Clean
Be sure to keep the region around the cord clean and dry until it falls off. Lotions and powders are unnecessary. Just use some warm water and a soft cloth to clean it if it gets dirty, then gently pat dry.
If your baby is premature or sick then the skin care routine you should follow for keeping the cord clean may be different. You might require the use of an antiseptic to keep infection at bay. Your pediatrician can help you out with advice on caring for the skin of a sick or premature baby.
Hold off on using baby wipes until after your baby’s first month. Any baby wipes you use should be alcohol and fragrance free. They need to be very mild. Emollient based moisturizers are the best for your newborn.