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