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Scared Of
Taking Care Of Your New Born Babies Skin?
By Louise Forrest
Having a newborn baby is often an exciting, extremely happy time for
both mother and father, but it can also be extremely intimidating. With
no extra help from the nurses at the hospital, looking after your baby
can seem like an impossible task and many new parents have no idea
which skin care products to go for.
Must Have Knowledge Regarding the Top Skin Care Products for Babies
There are a few main types of skin care products which are regularly
used for taking care of our
skin,
but just what should you
know about each one?
Bubble Bath
Whilst you may think that your baby will love bubble bath, the bubble
bath may not necessarily love your baby! Most bubble baths that are
created for children tend to damage a
acid
mantel.
They also tend to cause infections such as vaginitis and urinary tract
infections in babies. If you do wish to add a little fragrance to your
bath,
you could always add a
couple of drops of Lavender oil into it. You will only need around five
drops and it is important not to overdo it!
Shampoo
The shampoo that you use on your
will
all depend upon what type
of hair your baby has and how long it is. Usually during the first
year,
who
have really thin hair do
not need their hair shampooing that often. When a shampoo is needed it
is always better to choose a really mild one which does not contain
synthetic fragrances or artificial colors. It is also important to
avoid shampoos which contain Diethanolamine (DEA) or Triethanolamine
(TEA), as these ingredients often penetrate the skin. You can always
find good baby shampoos in health food stores.
Oils and Lotions
Oils and lotions really do come in handy with newborn
as they help to relieve any
skin irritation. However, it is really important that you make sure
that the products which you use are completely free of petrochemicals.
These include mineral oils and they are often irritants which will
irritate your
soft
skin. Some of the best
lotions and oils contain healing herbs.
If you are looking for some good ones, ones which contain Chamomile or
Aloe are often the best to go for. They are really gentle on the skin
and they have soothing properties which can really help baby skin. You
should always avoid lotions and oils which contain artificial colors
and use only gentle preservatives.
One ingredient you may notice which is used a lot in baby lotions is
Lanolin and unfortunately that can sometimes be harmful to the skin. It
is derived from sheeps wool and can sometimes contain parts of
insecticide if the sheep was subjected to them. The ingredient can be
quite harmful as it is absorbed through the skin
and it can cause problems
with the nervous system and also it can potentially cause cancer.
Baby Powder
Baby powder is often used on in
order to keep their skin
soft and smooth. However, most parents do not realize that a lot of
baby powders actually contain particles that can irritate the skin and
the ones with fragrance often cause allergies and irritations. It is
advised that you avoid baby powders which contain talc as in recent
studies; talc has been linked to cancer.
Overall, baby products should be carefully looked at before you subject
your baby to them. Once you know what you can and cannot use, you will
find looking after your newborn is fairly easy apart from the sleepless
nights! Just take the time to research what you are putting on your skin
and never be afraid to ask
your doctor or nurse which products are better for your baby.
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