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There is nothing as soft and delicate as your baby?s skin and, as a new parent, you naturally want to do everything possible to protect and nurture it. But did you know that skin plays a powerful role in the body?s immune function" Your baby?s skin is a barrier between them and the outside world?keeping water in and banishing unwanted things like bacteria, allergens and dust. Treating it right in the first months of life can go a long way to reducing sensitivities later on.
That?s why the products you use on your baby?s skin?and how you use them?are so important for your baby?s well-being. ?During the first month of your newborn?s life, irritating skin products can disrupt the skin barrier, which protects against infections and inflammation,? explains Dr. Marissa Joseph, a paediatric dermatologist in Toronto as well as the medical director of the Ricky Kanee Schachter Dermatology Centre at Women?s College Hospital. There are a number of things to keep in mind when it comes to family skin care. Bath basics
To keep your baby?s skin from drying out, only bathe them a few times a week in lukewarm water using a mild cleanser free from dyes, phthalates and fragrances. Be sure to rinse away all the cleanser so nothing is left on your baby?s skin. In between baths you can spot-clean any soiled areas by gently washing with a soft washcloth.
Lock in moisture
It?s very important after your baby?s bath to lock in the moisture from the water so your baby?s skin do...