Your baby’s skin is naturally healthy. Do you often wonder how to take care of it?
Baby’s skin is different than the adult’s skin as it is still developing after birth.
Studies have said that a baby’s skin at birth is not as soft as that of older kids, it takes about 3 to 4 months for the baby’s skin to start becoming smoother and softer.
Skin hydration levels increase thereby making the baby’s skin soft and smooth.
During the growing phase of the baby, the skin may develop common conditions like rashes, nappy rash, dry skin, cradle cap, eczema, etc. It is very important to keep the baby’s skin moisturized and hydrated.
Lets us go through some of the important baby skincare routines that one can follow daily to maintain the moisture of your baby’s skin.
1. Bathtime Routine
Follow a bath-time routine for your baby. A newborn can take a bath twice or thrice a week.
Not bathing the baby daily is actually good for the baby, as you allow the oils from the skin to work on the skin and keep it hydrated, thereby reducing dryness.
Bathing every day or twice a day would eventually lead the skin to get drier.
2. Keep Baby’s Skin Moisturized and Hydrated
Use a good baby moisturizing cream for your baby twice a day. Applying the baby lotion on the baby’s skin after the bath will reduce the dryness created due to the bathing and lock in the moisture of the baby.
Use a good natural baby moisturizer that is chemical free and organic that will suit your baby’s skin.
3. Hot Oil Massages
Massaging your baby with little warm oil twice a day will maintain the baby’s skin moisture levels and make the skin smooth and supple.
Choose a massage oil that is natural and can provide the baby with the required moisture. Massage the baby gently with less pressure.
A good massage will not only make the skin better and smoother but will also help the baby with good sleep.