5 Things You Need to Know About Newborn Skin Care

Your baby’s skin is gorgeous – until you aren’t! Babies have a new, sensitive skin that has one of its own necessities. It can also be confusing to know what to do when your child develops a rash, because of the many items out there and all the “fit” advice passed on from loved ones.

Fortunately, we’re here to help. During a new event on Facebook Live — powered by the wonderful folks at Balmex — Bundoo pediatrician Dr. Justin Morgan and I examined the extraordinary difficulties of really focusing on infant skin. Here are some of the top tips we’ve shared, but if you want to watch the entire Facebook Live event, find the base and surprise play.

How is infant skin different from adult skin? How will you really focus on it?

Dr. Morgan: The greatest thing about a baby’s skin is that sooner or later it’s going to get a rash. Everyone needs great skin, but eventually, there will be some kind of rash and that’s normal. You want to make reasonable assumptions.

Dr.. Connolly: This really starts in child custody. Your baby’s skin has been washed with the perfect liquid up until that point, yet it is currently being introduced to the world. Every atom you encounter is another particle. In some cases a baby’s skin is just a reaction to freshness, all things considered.

Dr. Morgan: Newborns’ skin is experiencing some dryness and flaking, which is normal. They were washed with liquid and then they come out. It’s like living in a pool for an extended period of time, and then getting out at that point.

Dr.. Connolly: In general, an infant’s skin has to be moisturized, but part of that is simply letting it go. Detergents should be avoided and not over-washed. I warn parents not to stress this much. You don’t need to wash an infant like more established babies.

Around the third week, cracks appear in the infant’s skin. It looks like it was standard teenage dermatitis.

So what do guardians do about it?

Dr. Connolly: This is one of those typical infant rashes that should be left alone. Assuming you’re going to wash it, wash it once a day with a little bit of a fragrance-free, shade-free cleanser and that’s it.

We should discuss the baby bum briefly. What can be said about disposable nappies versus cloth nappies?

Dr.Morgan: I don’t really have an assessment. I think it travels in every direction. Fabric was really well known in my space 5-10 years ago, yet I rarely see any at any time.

Dr.Connolly: I see the opposite in my space. I see more physical diapers now than I completed ten years ago. However, assuming you’re talking about the goal being to keep as little moisture in contact with the skin as expected, cloth diapers don’t do as much of a job as disposables, despite the fact that they’re better for the climate. Just because you’re using a substance doesn’t mean you won’t see those usual diaper rashes. It’s really about getting urine and feces away from the skin. A few babies seem to be helpless against it, and need consistent uses of a handicap cream since the day of conception. You need to use it thick enough, however it can really help you.

Does one type of diaper cause more rashes than others?

Dr. Morgan: I’m not suggesting one brand or the other. Usually, individuals ask their companions what they are using.

Usually, I advise people to watch the one they love. There is no such thing as diapers being better for young men or women.

How do you start treating diaper rash?

Dr.. Morgan: I would suggest using an ingredient that contains zinc oxide first, before going on anything that contains anti-infective agents or in any case, contact your pediatrician. You can do this at home.

Dr.. Connolly: The medical caregivers we work with also depend on airtime. Keep this talk open to question. Moreover, relax if he pees a little. Just put them on a towel.