Newborn baby skin care

The immature and highly sensitive skin of a newborn requires special care. The skin of a child differs from the skin of an adult in the maturity of its individual layers, the area of ​​the skin, the size and location of the glands, and the nature of the hair. In the structure of the skin of the fetus, and later the newborn, there are constant changes.

After birth, the baby’s skin is covered with a grayish-white original lubricant, which protects the skin while the baby is in the amniotic fluid, and also facilitates the baby’s passage through the birth canal during childbirth. The delicate thin skin of the baby is very vulnerable and easily exposed to various diseases.

The baby has some underdeveloped sweat glands, but the sebaceous ones work actively. The nails are well developed. The fatty tissue of the crumbs is distinguished by a high density. In the first six months, the subcutaneous fat layer increases significantly.

In caring for a newborn, several rules should be followed:

1. Moisturize your skin. Use mild, unscented lotions and creams and alcohol-free baby wipes.

2. Trim your nails. The baby’s nails are very thin, sharp and grow extremely quickly and should be trimmed twice a week..

3. Protect your baby from the sun. Long-term exposure to the sun can severely damage the newborn’s skin and cause health problems. Do not overheat the child, try to keep him in diffused sunlight or in the shade.

4. Do not wrap up the baby. It will be enough to put on one more layer of clothing for a child than for an adult. To understand if the baby is comfortable, touch his skin, if his hands and feet are cold, then you need to add another layer of clothing, if the skin is hot and sweaty, you need to lighten the baby’s clothes. Explore the online store of clothing for newborns and choose one made only from natural materials, no synthetics.

5. Wash the crumbs correctly. Girls need to be washed from front to back, then the infection from the anus does not enter the vagina and urethra. When washing the boy, wipe the testicles and penis with a cotton swab dipped in warm water. At the same time, the skin on the head of the penis should not be moved away. If your toddler pooped, wash it with warm water and mild soap to remove bacteria from your skin. After washing, wipe the skin dry. To protect delicate skin, you can apply petroleum jelly or ointment to the area under the diaper..

6. Check and change the diaper as often as possible, because at this age the baby can often pee, on average every half hour.

Be attentive to your baby. Compliance with the rules of personal hygiene of the baby plays a huge role in the health of the baby..