The body of the newborn works in individual laws and even the skin differs from adult skin, and therefore care must be careful. In order to avoid inflammation and unpleasant ailments should daily perform a series of hygienic procedures. Because newborn skin care guarantee its purity, without the rash and diaper rash, which affects the baby's health.
The structural features of the skin of a newborn baby
When you see the crumbs on the light surface of her skin covered with a thin layer of fat, which act as a reliable barrier in the womb. Firstly, it was of the opinion that the fat should be wiped or washed off, but the modern doctors recommend not to intervene in the biological process and allow it to fully absorbed by the skin of the baby.
After the disappearance of the fat, the skin becomes reddish, which is normal:
- the phenomenon is due to the fact that the increased amount of blood cells;
- because of the proximity of blood vessels and lack of subcutaneous fat.
Perhaps the appearance of vascular pattern or "marble" in hypothermia in infants.
Skin treatment, because of its soft: it is soft and velvety, thanks to the gun lanugo. Small thin hairs cover the back, both shoulders and even hips crumbs. But after three days, the skin surface becomes dry and can develop flaking. So is adaptation to water-dwelling to air, because the sebaceous glands are working at times. The most prone to peeling of the legs of the baby and his hands due to a lack of fat foam that retains moisture.
Sometimes the skin is covered with rash in the form of small white dots – Mili. They are safe, if the parents do not begin to withdraw or remove. As soon as the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands to disappear. Red pimples ("bloom"), indicate a hormonal imbalance in the body of the child, and also do not pose any threat to health.
Care rules
- To avoid accidental damage to the skin of a newborn nails adults need the short drive and deal with the nail file.
- The presence of the fungus, inflammation or boil, is an adult hand, it is desirable to give care your baby's skin healthy member of the family.
- Everything is good in moderation, so it is best to use regular baby soap, unscented and water-based cream.
- Used in children's cosmetics should be of high quality.
Facials
Every day after waking the baby need to wash with warm boiled water. The first week the water is heated to 36, further it is possible to reduce the temperature of 25 C.
- Eyes then wipe with a damp cotton pad to the outer corner to the inner.
- The nozzle from the outside is wiped with a damp cotton swab.
- Twice a week, to clean the outer layer of the eye. Don't forget to wipe the areas behind the ears, as dirt accumulates there, which leads to inflammation.
- At the end of the procedure, gently with a damp piece of cotton wool to clean the face of the baby.
Body care
A maximum of six months infants should be every day bathing and cleaning is performed after each bowel movement. To avoid diaper rash, let the air of the bath – it is desirable to practice a couple of times a day for 10-15 minutes, let the skin "breathe." Start with one minute, gradually increasing the duration.
- Until the umbilical wound has healed, bathe the baby in boiling water. Water cooled 36 with soap and water daily is not necessary, but washing your hair only twice a week. After water treatment, the wound was treated with brilliant green. Before placing the diaper is completely wet (not in a coma case, do not RUB!) the body of the baby towel or flannel diaper.
- Some pediatricians do not recommend bathing baby for the first 2-3 weeks to avoid infection in the navel. In this case, all the body of the baby wipe daily with a soft cloth that has been soaked in lukewarm boiled water. Especially carefully it is necessary to wash the folds and nappy.
- After each trip to the bathroom the baby needs to be washed out, swiping the hand away from the genitalia towards the gluteal fold. Also cleaning is carried out every urinating 3 this site is not diaper rash.
- Skin care products for babies includes the use of creams to protect the delicate surfaces of the irritating urine. That ass does not sweat, make sure you use diaper cream or baby cream.
- After each bath, the skin folds of the body of the baby wipe baby oil to avoid diaper rash and dry skin.
Potential problems
Even if the parents know how to care for the baby, and his skin is not always possible to avoid problems:
- Most moms worried about the appearance of the baby's head on the rupee, that is not a disease. To remove them, you need to lubricate before bathing the baby cream or vaseline oil. And when the child is in the bath, RUB the affected areas of the head with a clean cloth, gauze or a bandage. A lot of the pressure is not necessary, in order not to damage the delicate skin – enough circular light strokes.
- The appearance of sweat, you should consider the habit of wrapping the baby and putting it off too warm clothes. Help bath chamomile infusion or decoction of oak bark.
- With diaper rash, you need to wash out the crumbs every urination and bowel movements, often changing diapers, and diapers. Diaper changes must be accompanied by handling the inflamed area with a special cream. Recommended air baths.
Proper care will give the child a good mood, health, and the mother of a precious, calm. It is sufficient to give the necessary attention to the problem areas of the body to avoid serious skin diseases.