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Newborn skin is a delight to touch.

However, a new baby requires different skin care than adult skin treatments do. When thinking of your new babies skin care there are several things you will want to keep in mind. Read on to make sure you have the right skin care methods to prevent dry skin, skin rashes, and eczema as much as possible.

Instructions:

Step 1. Often Water is Best for Newborn Skin.

SPONGE BATH YOUR NEWBORN TWICE OR THREE TIMES A WEEK TO CARE FOR THEIR SKIN.

Most parents give newborns too
many baths. This can cause undue
drying of the baby’s skin. Wash your
baby carefully with a soft cloth a couple times a week. Be sure to clean the face and eyes to prevent a
buildup of milk or spit up residue that can irritate the skin. Avoid getting any moisture on the newborn’s umbilical cord area.

Step 2. Beautiful Baby Skin

AVOID USING SOAPS,
LOTIONS, OR BABY PRODUCTS
THAT CONTAIN DYES OR FRAGRANCES

Newborn skin is especially
sensitive to dyes and fragrances and
may develop skin allergies if regularly
exposed too early. Wash baby clothes
in baby detergent. Anything that
touches the baby’s skin should be
washed separately in this detergent and receive extra rinses.

Step 3. USE RUBBING ALCOHOL FOR
YOUR NEWBORN’S UMBILICAL CORD

Only apply this to the drying
umbilical cord that should be dyed
from the hospital. Apply this every
time you change the diaper or give a
bath. This may delay the removal of
the cord, but this is crucial to
prevent infection.

Step 4. PEELING SKIN IS NORMAL IN
NEWBORN BABIES (FOR A FEW
DAYS)

Babies routinely shed a
protective layering of skin within the
first few days of their lives. Do not
rub or rush the peeling of this layer
of skin. It will happen naturally.

Step 5. KEEP THE NEWBORN SKIN FRICTION FREE

Newborn skin is much more
sensitive to chaffing. Be careful to
keep any rough edges away from your
baby’s skin. If a diaper rash occurs,
consider using a cornstarch based
powder. Do not use talcum powder
since it can cause severe lung
problems on inhalation. Use vaseline or
Desitin to provide protection to the
diaper area when necessary.