After many months of anticipation, your mini-me is finally here! Your hopes, and your dreams of having a baby, has come true. While you can’t wait to bring your little one home, here are some important things you must be cognizant of before you get started with your new parenthood.
Many new mothers mostly focus on feeding the baby turning a blind eye to the baby’s skin care needs. Your baby’s skin is extremely sensitive and delicate and taking care of it is the first step to keeping the little bub happy and healthy. While we talk about the skincare routine, baby’s skin is ten times thinner than adults and also prone more to dryness. This is the reason it is important to choose the right skincare products that keep your baby’s skin nourished and healthy. Read on to know more things that you must know about a newborn’s skin and hair health.
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1. Newborn Baby’s Skin Is Sensitive and Delicate
You may have probably noticed that your baby’s skin is thin and transparent like a translucent sheet because a baby’s skin is 10 times more sensitive compared to an adult’s skin. It is important to use baby care products that are dermatologically-tested hypo-allergic and are made with safe and natural ingredients. Using toxin products for your baby ensures their skin remains nourished and healthy in long run without any skin problems. -
2. Don’t Use the Products That Are Meant for Adults On Your Baby’s Skin
As we have discussed earlier, your baby’s skincare is different from adults, and using adult’s skin care products on her delicate skin can cause damage to the delicate skin due to the powerful ingredients present in them. As they are made to suit the adult skin care needs. Choose only the mild products that are made with natural ingredients and maintain proper pH balance for your baby. Made4baby All Over Baby Lotion from Nappies Direct is enriched with nourishing oils such as rosehip oil, avocado, cocoa, and shea butter that works wonders for keeping your baby’s skin moisturized and hydrated in both summer and winter. And another amazing thing about this baby lotion is it’s fragrance-free.
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3. Your Hormones Affect Your Baby’s Skin
During your pregnancy, your hormones can pass on to your baby and can lead oil production in your baby’s skin and hair, as a result, your baby may get effect to skin conditions such as baby acne, cradle cap, and more. But this isn’t something you must worry about because your baby’s body will flush out the hormones between a week to a month after the birth. -
4. Your Baby’s Skin Doesn’t Need to Be Washed Too Often
Many moms’ often wash their baby’s skin thinking it’s good for the baby as bathing keeps bacteria and germs away from the baby but, frequent bathing can leave your newborn baby’s skin susceptible to irritation and dryness. Bath your baby unless she is exposed to dirt and dust or sweating. Use only a soap-free cleanser that consists of natural ingredients while giving a bath to your baby. JOHNSON’S Baby Bath Liquid from Nappies Direct is clinically proven as mild and gentle on a baby’s skin. This Johnson’s baby bath liquid is hypoallergenic, soap-free, and pH balanced. It gently cleanses the baby’s skin without causing it to dry. And the good part about this body wash is it is paraben-free, sulfate-free, dyes, and phthalates free which means you can give your baby protection with care.
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5. Newborns can lose their hair
You will notice your baby sheds hair within six months of her birth. However, this is not a critical issue, and don’t you worry because it is a normal physiological response to birth and your baby will grow her hair right back in no time. -
6. Giving A Gentle Massage to Your Baby Has Immense Benefits
Giving a massage to your baby not only makes your bond stronger with her but also improves blood circulation and strengthens the bones and muscles of your baby. Before you massage your baby, it’s important to ensure she is calm and isn’t feeling hungry or sleepy. Massage her body gently using a baby massage oil. Enhance your beautiful bond between you and your baby even sweeter with The Nappies Direct, Little Innoscents – Organic Nourishing Oil. This massage oil is made of nutrient-rich sunflower and jojoba carrier oils combined with therapeutic essential oils of lavender, spearmint, lemongrass, and sweet orange. It deeply hydrates the baby’s skin and even effective in treating skin conditions like dermatitis, psoriasis, and candle crap. This nourishing oil is made with 100% pure and organic ingredients and is free from toxin chemicals like parabens and other nasties.
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7. Your baby may develop Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs in babies. It appears as yellow crusty scales and patches and is usually seen on the baby’s scalp, eyebrows, neck, nose, and eyelids. The exact cause of cradle crap is unknown and the condition is neither painful nor itchy. The best way to get rid of cradle crap is to oil your baby’s hair with natural oil and let it sit to absorb beneath into the skin. Next, use a NUK Extra Soft Baby Brush to comb your baby’s hair and remove any other flakes or scales, and use tear-free AVEENO Baby Wash & Shampoo to remove any other flakes or scales.
Choose Nappies Direct range of natural and toxin-free products for your baby’s skin and hair care needs. The baby care products from Nappies Direct are made without using harmful chemicals such as mineral oil, Sulphates, parabens, artificial fragrances, and more. Our products are hypo-allergic, dermatologically tested, and ensure nothing but safety for your baby’s skin. Have one less thing to worry about! And more fun time to spend with your baby with Nappies Direct range of skin and hair care products for your little one.
