There is nothing quite like the soft, delicate skin of a baby and nothing more distressing than an irritated infant, who is uncomfortable by nappy rash or any other skin condition. Many babies suffer from skin irritation during the first few months after birth, yet the good news is: Most cause no harm and go away on their own or they can be treated with very simple solutions and/or 100% natural skin care products such as Raw Gaia’s. In this guide, you will find our suggestions on how to spot and treat common baby skin problems.
While caring for babies’ skin may seem complex, all you really need to consider are three things: Which conditions can you treat at home? Which need medical treatment? How can you prevent your baby from experiencing skin problems to begin with?
Avoiding Nappy Rash
If your baby has red skin around the nappy area, you're dealing with nappy rash. Most nappy rashes occur because the skin gets irritated due to nappies that are too tight, wet nappies left on for too long or sensitivity to chemicals in the nappies, baby wipes or the detergent you use to wash them.
You can avoid nappy rash by keeping the nappy area open to the air as long as possible. Needless to say, change your baby’s nappy as soon as it is wet and wash the area with a warm cloth. For Her Babies Living Cream is particularly effective and will help to calm the rash almost immediately.
Pimples & Whiteheads
Baby acne starts in the womb, when the baby is exposed to the mother’s hormones. Those hormones boost oil production, clogging the babies oil glands. Most pimples on a baby’s nose and cheeks usually clear up by themselves in a few weeks. So you don't usually need to treat baby acne or use a lotion.
Dry skin
You probably shouldn't worry if your newborn has peeling, dry skin – it often happens if your baby is born a little late. The underlying skin is perfectly healthy, soft, and moist. If your infant's dry skin persists, it is a good idea to talk to your baby’s pediatrician. Again our For Her Babies Living Cream is extremely gentle and pure and particularly effective against dry skin.
Baby Birthmarks
Lots of babies have birthmarks (more than one in ten as a matter of fact!). Birthmarks are areas of skin discoloration and are not inherited. They may be there when your baby is born or they might show up a few months later. Generally birthmarks are nothing to worry about and need no treatment. But if your baby’s birthmark worries you, talk to your pediatrician.
Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema
Eczema is an itchy, red rash that occurs in response to a trigger. Most of the times, it is a reaction to a particular type of food or to chemicals found in the things that touch the baby’s skin, such as synthetic clothing, non-organic cotton, detergent, creams, lotion, etc.
Eczema may occur on your babies face as a weepy rash. Over time it becomes thick, dry, and scaly. You may also see eczema on the elbow, chest, arms, or behind the knees. To treat it, you need to identify and avoid what is triggering the reaction, especially in the diet. Use gentle soaps, avoid detergents, shampoos, and other products containing chemicals and apply moderate amounts of For Her Babies Living Cream.
Prickly Heat Causes Irritated Skin
Showing up as small pinkish-red bumps, prickly heat usually appears on the parts of your baby’s body that are prone to sweating, like the neck, nappy area, armpits and skin folds. A cool, dry environment and loose-fitting clothes are all you need to treat prickly heat rash, which can even be brought on in winter when your baby is over-bundled. Try dressing your baby in layers that you can remove when things heat up. We would also recommend spraying your baby’s skin with Floral Water Spray For Her Babies as it helps to soothe and cool the skin and helps in the treatment against rashes.
White Bumps (Milia)
As many as one in two newborns get little white bumps known as milia. Appearing usually on the nose and face, they are caused by skin flakes blocking oil glands. Milia are sometimes called "baby acne," but baby acne is related to hormonal changes. In this case, baby skin care is easy: As your babies glands open up over the course of a few days or weeks, the bumps usually disappear and need no treatment.
In our next article, we will talk about how to massage a baby with moisturizing oil. Besides its skin benefits, gently stroking and massaging your baby’s skin may also help to boost relaxation, lead to better sleep and reduce or stop crying.
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