Baby Skincare

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by Hetty Carter

Baby skincare isn’t as simple as many think. It isn’t very complex, either. You can make sound decisions about your little one’s bathing and moisturizing routine if you make some considerations about your own skin care preferences. Your baby skincare regimen should be quite similar to your own.

If you have delicate skin and you require gentle products for yourself, chances are that you will want to steer away from baby skincare products that have a lot of perfumes. This can be a real letdown for those who really love the fragrances available in many items on the market today but you will be doing your little one a favor if you forgo the scents if sensitive skin is an issue in your family.

Some may not have sensitive skin care issues themselves but they still want to make sure that their baby skincare products are gentle. There are plenty of items on the market that are extra gentle. These items include gentle cleansers, shampoos and lightweight, scent-free moisturizers.

Don’t forget that baby wipes are among the many baby skincare items in your collection. Make sure that you find products that are fragrance-free or ones that include helpful vitamins and ingredients that are good for the flesh. Some wipes include ingredients like aloe and vitamin E that do wonders.

Baby skincare also includes diaper rash ointments. Skip anything that has perfumes. I like Baby Aide but this product is especially difficult to find. Other products on the market include diaper rash ointments that have a zinc base. These work especially well. The zinc is a natural element that makes a protective coating that heals and prevents rashes.

Historical Quote

Only when human sorrows are turned into a toy with glaring colors will baby people become interested—for a while at least. The people are a very fickle baby that must have new toys every day.

—Emma Goldman (1869–1940)

Powders are a little more complex. Some moms like the traditional talc products but I would steer away from this kind of product for any little one, sensitive skin or not. Others like to use homeopathic products like cornstarch for their baby skincare powder. Then there are those that use no powders whatsoever.

Natural options are ideal for some moms. I love using olive oil as a natural baby skincare product. The oil is naturally gentle and it is readily absorbed by the skin. Also, it works wonders on cradle cap. This is a personal favorite that has worked well for me in the past.

The only baby skincare product that really can’t be ignored is sunscreen. This is one of the most important things you can apply to your little one’s skin after he or she turns six month old.

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