Newborn Baby Skin Care Tips To Stay Healthy
Babies experience changes in the environment at birth, from watery conditions in the womb to dry conditions. Newborn skin must quickly adapt to these changing conditions
Over time, the baby’s skin will gradually mature to provide protection against infection, toxins, sunlight (UV), temperature changes, and excessive water loss. Therefore, gentle skin care practices are needed to support the development and function of baby’s skin.
Keeping the baby’s body clean is an absolute habit that parents must do with their baby to minimize the risk of disease. This treatment must be done in the right way and done regularly.
Bathe
Quoting fbcatjackson.com delaying the first bath for 12-24 hours in newborns can support successful initiation of breastfeeding
It is recommended to bathe the baby using a cleanser or special liquid soap for babies with a neutral or mildly acidic pH.
Cleaning newborns requires special care to avoid skin and eye irritation and developing skin infections.
A soaking tub bath is better than a sponge bath
Moisturizer
Regular use of skin moisturizers (emollients) can reduce the risk of eczema (atopic dermatitis) or inflammatory disorders of the skin in infants with a family history of atopic dermatitis.
Skin moisturizers (Emollients) should be applied in a thin layer to avoid accumulation in the skin folds and it is advisable to use sunflower seed oil as it is considered effective for making the skin more natural
Diaper Area
Keep the diaper area clean and dry by changing diapers frequently
We can use wipes with an alkaline pH to clean baby’s skin so it doesn’t get irritated easily
Sun protection
Avoid the sun by using protective clothing for babies under the age of 6 months
Sunscreen is generally not recommended for infants younger than 6 months, but may be used for small exposed areas when sun exposure is unavoidable
Baby’s skin is functionally still developing. Impaired barrier function on the skin of neonates makes them more susceptible to chemical irritation and local (only in certain parts) and systemic (affects the whole body) infections compared to adults.