For skin crumbs need special care. Which one? Ask a specialist!
After the baby was born, he has to adapt to completely new conditions. The skin of the baby also changes. The original grease disappears, and the skin begins to peel off. Appear small red pimples, reminiscent of youthful acne. A maximum of a month later, the skin of the crumbs will become smooth. Gentle skin care for your baby will help you not to think about problems such as skin diseases. Fractures
They can appear if you do not take care of the baby very well or because of the overheating of the crumbs. Leprosy is a damp wound that forms in the folds of the skin or between the fingers. Special drying ointments or powders, as well as ointments and creams containing zinc, give a very good effect.
The appearance of diaper rash can be prevented. Thoroughly wipe the baby after bathing, dry all wrinkles. After bathing, brush the baby's skin with a special baby cream bought at the pharmacy. Gentle skin care for the baby requires constant attention and maternal care.
Observe the simplest rules for using a disposable diaper: buy disposable diapers of the right size for the baby. Straighten the elastic bands and fix the fasteners. In time, change the diaper. Arrange air baths during dressing, leaving crumbs naked for 10-15 minutes.
Air baths will help not only in the fight against skin diseases, but also harden the baby. If you can not cure diaper rash, be sure to show the child to the pediatrician.
On the street
The skin of the baby needs protection on the street. In the cold season, use a protective cream. Apply the cream to the exposed areas of the skin (on the face and hands). This will prevent airing and frostbite. Often a cream "from a bad weather" possesses also anti-inflammatory and healing action.
Apply protective cream, you need at least 15 minutes before going for a walk. On a sunny summer day, use a baby suntan cream. It is different from an adult by a high protection factor.
We take a bath
Daily bathing of the baby is an important and pleasant procedure, as well as a pledge of gentle skin care for the baby. Determine the time of "swim" - some children like to swim before going to bed, and others prefer swimming in the middle of the day.Similar situation with the temperature of the water.It is suitable for warm water, some like hot water, and others are delighted with the cool bath.The kid must " will tell you "about your preferences with contented outcry or outraged crying. A few years ago, the recommendation of doctors to bathe newborns in a solution of potassium permanganate was quite popular. If you decide to follow this advice, then remember that the crystals of potassium permanganate must first be dissolved in a small amount of water (for example, in a cup). Only after that, pour the solution into the bath.
When bathing, you can use herbs. Brew them in advance and dilute in a bath. Chamomile and a turn will approach for purification of a skin, a lavender - as a sedative and gentle care of a skin of the kid. Whether to use special cosmetics for bathing (bath foam, baby shower gel), you decide. Manufacturers often produce combined products - they are suitable for both body and hair. But you can buy shampoo and bathing agent separately. Children's shampoos do not cause irritation when they get into the eyes, they add fruity "appetizing" flavors.
For children with long and curly hair, they produce special shampoos that facilitate combing. Not all babies like to wash their hair. One does not like to wet it, others are afraid that the soap will fall into your eyes. A special protective cap helps prevent suds from entering the eyes.
Often parents are concerned about the appearance of crusts on the scalp (seborrheic dermatitis). You can use the traditional method of dealing with them. You will need oil and a frequent scallop. Lubricate the crusts with oil before bathing, and after a while comb them with a comb. The procedure is long, not every fidget will stand this test. There are shampoos helping to fight crusts on the head without tedious combing out. Sometimes hygiene procedures do not lead to a result. Then it is worth consulting with a specialist. In any case, they should be disposed of.
Perhaps the cause of skin disorders is hidden in the diet, and you should revise the diet. Do not make such decisions on your own, consult a pediatrician.
I myself!
The baby grows and becomes more independent. Now he is wringing soap from your hands, trying to wash his hands himself. Let the crumbs have soap in the form of a funny little animal, a bright towel and a stool-step, standing on which he reaches for the shell. Do not prevent the baby from growing up! Buying dowry for a child, do not forget to buy and what is sure to come in handy for your baby's skin care. An ointment containing zinc will help in the fight against diaper rash. Zelenka or iodine has a disinfectant effect. Let in your medicine cabinet there will always be cotton wool, bandage and plaster. On the advice of a pediatrician, buy an antiallergic medication that will help cope with skin rashes. Useful and physiological solution.
Taking care of the hygiene of the crumbs, do not forget about the care of the ears, the baby's nose. To clean the ears and nose, use cotton wool, not chopsticks. Sticks can injure the ears of a baby.
Look after the nails of the crumbs. Scissors with blunt ends are safer. On your hands, cut your nails in a semicircle, on your legs - straight.
Many mothers use a moisturizing lotion or baby oil for the baby's skin. It is better, if they do not contain sharp fragrances and dyes. Gentle skin care for the baby is a pledge and your health, too.
Do not buy new baby cosmetics for large-volume vials. Often in maternity clinics or in a women's clinic young mothers are given samples with means for caring for the baby's skin, and in pharmacies it is often possible to purchase small-size bottles.