Just as much as you love your baby, their skin needs to be cared for. Your baby’s soft and supple skin requires special nourishment and careful protection. Here are some tips that help you to protect your baby from external factors…Baby skin/ Adult Skin As obvious, babies’ skin is far more delicate than adults. Then why would you use your skin care products on them?
Babies’ skin is thin and fragile and can’t retain moisture. That’s why newborns have very dry flaky skin. Since they don’t spend much time outdoors, their skin is thinner and translucent. Moreover, babies have less melanin in their skin as compared to adults which makes them more prone to irritation and sunburn. Also, they can’t sweat and this leads to rashes.
Here are some common baby skin problems:
Diaper rash – When dirty diapers rub against the skin, they cause rashes. Therefore, always check the diaper if it’s soaked and change it frequently. There are many barrier creams available in the market to help heal the rashes.
Irritation – Its one of the commonest skin problems in babies. It can be caused by just about anything