The baby has very sensitive skin and to take good care of it you have to take extreme care. In the bathroom, changing the diaper and clothes we will have to pay attention, without obsessing ourselves, simply taking some precautions in the treatment, cleaning and choice of materials.
Bathroom
It is very important to take into account some general considerations about bathroom. First, having the bathroom, the first months, is very relaxing when they get used to it, but at first it can be annoying. Bathing the baby on a daily basis is not obligatory, although when it becomes stained with feces, it remains with a wet diaper or sweats is a good way to keep it clean and avoid irritation.
The water's temperature It is the first thing we should take care of, neither cold nor hot, but at the temperature of your body. It is usual to touch the water with the elbow or with the inside of the wrist, which are especially sensitive to temperature, but it is better to use a bathtub thermometer to avoid mistakes. And always, always, confirm that the water is at the right temperature before submerging the little one.
For the newborn, a five-minute bath, even less, is enough to prevent the skin from drying out or getting cold while bathing. Of course, and this has nothing to do with the skin, but with basic safety, never under any circumstances should a baby be left unsupervised in the bathroom for a minute.
We can simply use water or add some special hypoallergenic baby soap, carefully cleaning the skin folds in the legs, the area that is exposed to feces and urine, and also the area between the fingers and toes . We can use a baby sponge, a very soft cotton cloth or just the hand.
At the time of dried up It is best to remove the child wrapped in a cotton towel, clean, soft, new and washed without abrasive detergents or softener. The wipes that come with hood are very advisable, because with them we avoid cooling and the fright that some small ones take with sudden changes in temperature or nudity. We must dry it very gently, without rubbing and paying attention to the parts of the body that have folds where moisture could remain. If we want to put creams or oils on them, they must be natural and special for the baby's skin, not putting them in excess
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If we decide to use diapers We must pay close attention to its use and choice. There are children who tolerate the usual diapers but others suffer allergies and irritations simply by contact with the chemicals they contain. In these cases it is advisable to opt for disposable organic fiber diapers or cloth washables.
To avoid irritating your skin it is convenient to wear diapers of your size and not to put them too tight. The way to confirm it is to see if they leave marks on the skin of the thighs. In addition, we do not have to wear fair clothes in that area so that they do not compress the diaper against the skin.
You have to change them As soon as we realize that he has pooped or pee, without letting these elements, even if it is a very absorbent diaper, remain in contact with his body. It is worth that attention and it is simple to recognize the gestures of a baby who makes his needs. During the night it is also usually necessary to make diaper changes, even if you are tired, especially at the beginning, when you usually make your needs immediately after a shot. With a little practice it is possible to engage and not wake up too much with the operation.
Remains of food on the face or hands
The milk babies drink will rarely stay only inside their mouth. It can drip, especially if you take a bottle, or be ejected at the end of the shot in the form of lumps. That milk in your face or neck can also cause irritation, so it is better to clean the area with a wet gauze and change clothes if it has been wet. Leaving the dirty face can cause a rash and it is better to prevent it.
My son, when he was born, ended up soaked in every shot. The first two months she gave mixed breastfeeding or breast milk in a bottle to supplement breastfeeding, as it was premature and did not hold well. The milk dripped from his mouth and became lost. We used bibs but it was insufficient. I haven't washed any more clothes in my life.
When they start eating, even if we are careful and spoon food, they will also stain their face and hands. Using a drink helps, but cleaning them well, gently, after the meal is also advisable.
The clothes
The baby clothes It is simple although at first it seems like a science. Complicated dresses are left over except in very special moments. It will make our lives much easier to have a lot of interchangeable clothes, organic cotton, light colors and that can be put on and taken off without many problems. '
A good habit is to look carefully at the labels, choosing natural cotton clothes, preferably organic, which is breathable and does not have synthetic fiber additives. You have to cut the labels well before putting the clothes on the child, because their rubbing can irritate their skin and even make them shave.
It is important to wash your clothes before putting it on for the first time and always do it with natural soaps, designed for your skin and do not use fabric softeners. Washing nuts, which are completely natural, are a very advisable option, since they avoid any kind of chemical allergy.
The cold, the wind and the sun
Go for a walk It is very convenient for babies, and we should try, if they are not ill or advised by the doctor for any problem, go out daily to give him the air but being careful with the most aggressive atmospheric elements: cold, wind and sun.
The baby receives sunlight helps your body, providing vitamin D, but can not give direct sunlight to the eyes or expose to direct rays, especially in summer and in general, protect it from heat. In winter we must protect it from wind and cold, which can also irritate the delicate skin of your face, so we must carry it in a suitable baby carrier or use the stroller hood if it is very windy.
Take care of the baby's sensitive skin
With these basic care we can prevent irritations and properly care for the delicate skin of our baby, which will surely thank us for these attentions, since the skin is the first defense against aggressions, infections and having it in good condition is essential to provide the necessary well-being.
