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