Choosing The Right Skincare For Your Little One this Monsoon —-Shahnaz Husain
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You finally have a bundle of joy – a baby in your lap. But now, a question bothers you. What should be done for the baby’s skincare?
A child’s skin is thinner, retains less water, is paler, and is more likely to be damaged by the sun and other environmental irritants and allergens.
Perfume, soap and alcohol, often found in adult products, can all irritate your baby’s skin or even cause an allergic reaction.
Well, here are some key recommendations to help you find the right baby care products this Monsoon
1–Look for gentle ingredients: ———
With their extra-sensitive systems, babies need gentle ingredients free from harsh chemicals and irritants.
. Make sure the products you buy for your baby are free from synthetics of any kind.
Aloe Vera serves as a natural source of moisture, soothing a baby’s dry skin. Aloe Vera is a natural coolant which is rich in vitamins and amino acids with healing properties.
Look for creams enriched with ingredients like shea butter, almond oil, coconut oil, mulethi, and cocoa butter.
Pick moisturizers that contain mild and natural ingredients known for their hydrating properties, such as shea butter or milk cream.
2—Choose Organic Products ——
During critical periods of development, like infancy, what goes on in our baby’s skin can go into our baby’s body and have an effect.
. With organic products, you can protect your baby from harmful chemicals that can cause rashes, eczema, acne and other skin irritations. So, opt for organic instead of natural products to provide the safest and purest care to your little bundle of joy.
3—The Art of Bathing————
Are you nervous about bathing your newborn baby?
Bath time can be slightly tricky in the initial months.
Bathing your baby too much can dry out your baby’s skin. A bathing routine every night before bedtime can be OK as long as parents are adding a moisturization routine as well.
. Always use lukewarm water for baby baths.
4—-Sun-Safe Babies ——–
Keep newborns and babies under 6 months old out of direct sunlight, especially during the peak time of sun exposure when UV rays are strongest. Take the baby for an early morning or later afternoon/evening walk instead. Avoid using sunscreen because infants are at greater risk than adults of sunscreen side effects, such as a rash. Dress your baby in cool, comfortable clothing such as long lightweight cotton pants and long-sleeve shirts that cover the body.