Newborn skin care is tricky business. In the first few months, as your baby’s immune system develops, you’ll want to use the gentlest cleansers and the smallest amount of lotion. But when dry skin, eczema, and diaper rash appear, it’s time to address these issues. Always ask your pediatrician for advice.
Your baby needs skin care products that are dye-free. Here are some tips before you start shopping:
Read labels carefully. Baby care products that contain dyes and chemicals can irritate your baby’s skin and breathing.
Natural baby care products are safe for most infants. But if you have allergies or asthma in your family, your newborn may also be sensitive to the plants and herbs in some products.
The label “hypoallergenic” can be misleading. This term means that the product is less likely to cause an allergic reaction, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the product is gentler on your skin than other products.
Look for products that are free of phthalates and parabens. These chemicals are potentially dangerous for babies.
Tips for caring for your newborn’s skin
First, resist the urge to bathe your baby frequently. Bathing too frequently—more than three times a week during the first year of life—removes the natural oils that protect your baby’s skin. This can leave your baby’s skin vulnerable and dry. It can also make eczema worse.
Except for drool and diaper changes, newborns don’t get very dirty. Babies don’t work or play sports!
In the meantime, simply clean your baby’s mouth and diaper with a little water or cleanser.
A sponge bath once a week (or even less) is best for newborns whose cord is still attached
Wash new clothes
Wash your baby’s clothes before wearing them. Use only fragrance-free baby detergents. Wash baby’s clothes, bedding, and blankets separately from family laundry. Or use the same detergent for the whole family.
Prevent diaper rash
Most commonly, diaper rash is caused by irritating moisture from a soiled diaper. Diaper rash can also develop when a baby’s skin is not properly dried after a bath.
Sometimes a bacterial infection can cause diaper rash. Babies taking antibiotics are especially likely to get diaper rash because the medications allow fungus to grow.
Best Products to Use for Newborn Skin Care
There are a multitude of products to take care of your baby’s skin. Oils, lotions, shampoos… It is essential to use the right products on your newborn’s skin to avoid dryness and irritation.
Baby Cleansers and Shampoos
Baby cleansers and shampoos are gentle and safe for newborns. But use baby soaps sparingly, as they can dry out newborns’ skin. We suggest the 1st Uriage Baby Shampoo . For soft, shiny and pleasantly scented hair. And most importantly, it doesn’t sting the eyes!
We also offer you the 1st Uriage Baby Cleansing Cream , for frequent use on sensitive skin to maintain soft and supple skin.
Baby lotion
The lotion helps moisturize the skin of newborns. If you prefer a pleasant daily milk to use on your baby’s skin with a pleasant scent, try the 1st Uriage Baby Moisturizing Milk. Its soap-free cleansing base with physiological pH gently removes impurities.
On the other hand, there is the 1st Uriage Baby Cleansing Milk which cleanses and softens the skin at the same time. When you are not bathing your baby, you clean his skin using a cotton pad soaked in cleansing milk.
Baby oil
To take care of your baby, you will need massage oil, especially to relieve the pain of colic.
On the other hand, if your baby’s skin is dry, use a cleansing oil for their bath. We recommend the 1st Uriage Baby Cleansing Oil . This rich and pleasantly scented cleansing oil gently cleanses and preserves the hydrolipidic film.
Baby detergent
Look for baby detergents that don’t contain dyes.
The right diaper cream provides baby’s skin with a protective barrier against wet diapers. Uriage Baby’s 1st Diaper Cream protects your baby’s fragile skin and prevents redness and diaper rash on a daily basis. Your baby’s skin is protected, soft and hydrated.