How do I take care of my child's skin

Care for baby's skin

The presence of a new baby in the family prompts them to establish a daily routine to take care of him; Maintaining the child's warmth and taking care of his food are among the priorities that must be taken care of, in addition to taking care of his skin, which is no less important than what was mentioned previously, and the skin of newborns is usually very sensitive, in addition to the fact that their immune system is weak. The child's skin is exposed to many problems that require many steps, and advice to deal with them, and this is what will be discussed in this article. ^[1]

Ways to preserve baby's skin

There are methods that must be applied to keep the child's skin smooth and glowing, and they are: ^[2]

• Massage the baby's skin with oil: by heating a little oil, such as: olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil , and massaging the baby's skin gently using the oil; To moisturize his skin and fight its dryness.
• Bath water temperature control: by maintaining the optimum temperature of the water; To be moderate; That is, neither cold nor hot; In addition to drying out, the high temperatures of water damage the baby's skin.
• Using natural care products for baby's skin: such as: sandalwood, turmeric, and saffron paste; For bright, dirt-free skin.
• Avoid using commercial soaps: These materials are harsh, and may lead to dryness of the child's skin, and it is recommended to replace them with natural ingredients, such as: chickpea flour, which preserves the skin's texture.
• Presenting fruits to the baby: Fruits are full of vitamins and fibers that help cleanse the baby's skin from the inside.
• Use a moisturizer suitable for the child's skin: To maintain the moisture of the skin, it is recommended to moisturize the child's skin once every four hours a day.
• Exposing the child to the rays of the sun: the child's body needs the rays of the sun. To obtain vitamin D, which nourishes the skin and protects it from disease; Therefore, it is advisable to expose the child to the sun in the morning.
• Make a natural peel for the child's skin: such as: a mixture of chickpeas and rose water, to make a nice paste from them, and put it on the child's skin once a week. To gently exfoliate the skin.

Daily care of baby's skin

The child's skin needs daily care, so some tips must be followed; To keep his skin safe and sound, and among these tips are the following: ^[1]

• Avoid frequent showers: Avoid bathing more than three times a week in the first year of the child's life. Because this strips the child's skin of its natural oils , which leads to dry skin, weakness, in addition to the possibility of infection with eczema.
• Cleaning the child's mouth and the place of the diaper: In the first months, the child does not need more than washing his mouth with water, and cleaning the diaper area with water.
• Avoid using perfumed baby products in the first months: because these materials would irritate the baby's skin.
• Washing the child's new clothes before wearing them: Be careful to wash the child's new clothes, and avoid using materials that contain perfumes or dyes to clean his clothes, and the child's clothes should be separated when washing them from the clothes of the rest of the family.

Children's skin problems

Many children suffer from the problem of dry skin during the first few months of their birth, in addition to a number of other skin problems, such as: diaper rash, eczema , birthmarks, and oily spots that appear in dandruff, and examples of these problems include: ^{(3) ]}

Eczema

Eczema is known as a red rash, and it appears in children who have a family history of certain diseases, such as: asthma, allergies, and dermatitis, where eczema first appears in the form of a rash on the face of the child, then turns into a crusty layer that is treated using Gentle moisturizers and safe soaps on the child's skin, and in the event that the condition of eczema on the skin worsens, you should consult a specialist. ^[3]

Diaper rash

It is a skin irritation that appears around the diaper area, and is usually the result of two main reasons: The first is known as (contact dermatitis), and it usually appears if wet and moist diapers come into contact with the skin for long periods of time, which leads to the appearance of the rash, while the second cause is due to bacteria or fungi that infect the skin, and lead to the appearance of the rash on it. Whatever the reason, the rash annoys the child, and leads to discomfort, which calls for immediate treatment to solve this problem. ^[4]

Natural recipes for treating diaper rash

An oatmeal bath

Oats contain proteins that act as a natural barrier on the skin, in addition to a type of compounds called (saponins). It is responsible for removing dirt and oils from the skin, and oats have anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the irritation and redness associated with the rash, and the method is: ^[4]

• the ingredients:
  • A tablespoon of oatmeal.
  • Water.
• How to prepare:
  • Add oats to the baby's bath water.
  • The child's body is soaked in water for 10-15 minutes.
  • Pat the body dry.
  • The bathroom is repeated twice a day.

Baking soda and water rinse

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate balances the pH of the child's skin, which helps the skin to fight various microbes, such as: bacteria and fungi that cause diaper rash, and the method is: ^[4]

• the ingredients:
  • Two tablespoons of baking soda.
  • Four cups of warm water.
• How to prepare:
  • Add baking soda to the water, and mix well.
  • Use the lotion on the baby's skin.
  • Leave the lotion on the child's skin until it dries.
  • The rinse is repeated once a day.

Seborrheic dermatitis

It is a red, scaly rash that appears in infants on the scalp, eyelids, eyebrows, behind the ears, in addition to the sides of the nose, and it can be treated with oils, or shampoos for children, and some creams and moisturizers prescribed by the specialist pediatrician. ^[3]

Insect bites

Children are usually exposed to bites of different types of insects, such as: mosquitoes, and others, and parents have a responsibility to protect the child from these insects that cause painful problems for his skin. Among the measures that can be taken into account are the following: ^[5]

• Ensure that children wear appropriate clothes: by ensuring that children's clothes are able to protect them from various insects, that the clothes are thick and have long sleeves, with socks and a hat, in addition to keeping away from the blue color of children's clothes; Because it attracts mosquitoes, and bees sometimes.
• Use insect repellant: By using a safe amount of insect repellant products throughout the day on children's clothes and the visible skin of their bodies.
• Getting rid of any stagnant water in the area: because it is a source for the accumulation of harmful insects, such as holes, streams, tall grass, and dense forests.
• Use mosquito-repellent candles: These candles are used on condition that they are placed out of the reach of children.
• Keeping the windows of tents tight when camping: Take care to use mosquito netting for infants, especially when camping in the wilderness.
• Put the litter away: by making sure that the garbage is disposed away while camping outside; To avoid attracting wasps and other types of insects.

References

1. ^ ^{A b} "Baby Skin Care: Tips For Your Newborn" , the www.webmd.com , Retrieved 6-11-2018. Edited.
2. ↑ Ramya Achanta (2018-10-12), “10 Tips To Make Your Baby's Skin Glow” , www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 6-11-2018. Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b t} "Baby Skin Care Slideshow: the Simple Tips To Keep is Baby's Skin the Healthy" , /www.webmd.com , Retrieved 6-11-2018. Edited.
4. ^ ^{A b T.} Shaheen View Naser 's (2018-1-12), "13 Effective Menu Home Remedies To Treat with In Babies of Diaper Rash 's " , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 6-11-2018. Edited.
5. ↑ "How to Protect Children From Insect Bites and Stings in the Wilderness" , www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 6-11-2018. Edited.