Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy! Like any parent you want to provide the absolute best for your little one. Of course you’ll make sure she’s well fed, and changed, and held and loved, but you don’t want to forget about her delicate skin. To properly care for your babies skin you need to find the best baby skin care products on the market.
The first thing most people think about when they think about taking care of their babies skin is preventing and treating diaper rash. That is very important, but it’s just the start.
A babies skin is unbelievably delicate so everything that comes into contact with it has to be specifically made for a baby and their unique skin care needs. Most baby powders, shampoo’s, lotions, oils, etc. are gentle and are made for a babies delicate skin.
You also have to pay attention to what you bath your baby with and what you use to wash their hair (what little they may have!).
Another thing to think about is what chemicals are in the laundry detergent you use to wash your babies clothes in. This is one of the biggest things to watch out for since their clothes, bedding and blankets are in contact with their skin all day, and night, long. Make sure your detergent is gentle with no added perfumes, dyes, or anything else that could potentially irritate your babies skin.
When shopping for skin care products for your baby, try to avoid perfumes, preservatives, and artificial anything.
Just like adults, and adult skin, every baby is different. It might take a little trial and error to find out what products work best for your baby. Pay close attention to their skin and if you notice redness, blotchiness, or any other sign of a bad reaction change the product you are using.
Make sure you include plenty of the products you use on your baby in your diaper bag or provide some to the daycare center. You don’t want the products that are used on your baby to be different from one day to the next.
Taking care of your baby is definitely the hardest, and greatest, responsibility you will ever have. Finding good quality and safe baby skin care products is just another way you can protect and love your baby.