Should I use a baby moisturizer?

Baby's skin is very sensitive because the skin is thin and easily irritated. So if the baby's skin is flaky or dry, should I use a baby moisturizer? And when taking care of baby's skin need to pay attention to what issues? This article will provide some basic information about baby skin care.

A newborn's skin can change a lot during the first few weeks of life. Before leaving the hospital or within a few days of returning home, a newborn's skin may begin to peel. This is completely normal for a newborn baby. Peeling can occur on any part of the body, such as the hands, soles, and ankles.
Newborns in the womb are covered with a layer of fetal sebum, which protects the baby's skin from direct contact with amniotic fluid. When the fetal sebum layer is gone, the baby's skin begins to peel within 1 to 3 weeks. The amount of peeling skin depends on the state of the baby's birth process: premature or full-term babies. Babies born prematurely will usually have more fetal sebum than babies born during or after 40 weeks.
Some other causes can cause peeling skin in children :
Eczema . In some cases, flaking and dryness is a skin condition called eczema or atopic dermatitis. It can cause dry, red, itchy patches on your baby's skin. This condition is rare in the immediate postpartum period, but can develop later in childhood. The exact cause of this condition is also unknown. However, it is possible to determine the cause of the disease because a number of factors trigger flare-ups, such as exposure to skin irritants such as shampoos and detergents. Ichthyosis . Peeling and dry skin can also be caused by an inherited condition known as ichthyosis. A baby's skin with this disease will produce scabs, itching, and flaking. There is currently no cure for ichthyosis, but to relieve symptoms of dry skin and improve skin condition it may be advisable to use an infant moisturizer.

For baby skin care products, choose as few ingredients as possible and have no parabens, formaldehyde or fragrances:
Facial Cleanser: Soap-free liquid is the best choice. Shampoo: No tears is best Diaper cream: Use petroleum jelly or zinc oxide cream Tissue: Alcohol-free. Paper towels can sometimes irritate a baby's skin. So the safest option for your baby is water and cotton towels. Baby moisturizer: Pediatric dermatologists say the petroleum jelly in baby moisturizer is the gold standard. It's slippery and sticky but very cheap and effective, especially as it can fight skin problems like eczema. Detergent: Try to choose a fragrance-free, liquid detergent.

To avoid skin irritation and dryness, baby only needs silkworm 3 times per week. However, the number of baths also depends on the season, humidity, and cleaning habits of bedding and houses.

Most diaper rash occurs when a baby is kept in a dirty diaper for too long. So, change your baby's diaper often, especially after he eats. To prevent rubbing of your baby's bottom skin, a thick layer of cream should be used.

Baby moisturizer may not be necessary for babies if they have normal skin. Even so, dermatologists still recommend using a baby moisturizer every day. However, when choosing a moisturizer for your baby, you should not use one that has fragrances or dyes or skin irritants.
If your baby's skin is extremely dry, it's a good idea to moisturize twice daily or even after each diaper change.

Direct exposure to the sun will cause UV rays to make children's skin at high risk of skin cancer, especially babies. Because they have very delicate skin and little pigment that protects from the sun.
For the first 6 months, try to avoid any direct exposure to the sun. In cases where exposure cannot be avoided, some sunscreens intended for children can be used. When applying cream to a child, just be careful not to get it into the eyes and mouth of the child.
With sunscreen with SPF 30 sun protection along with cream oxide can be the ideal product to help protect baby's skin against harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun.
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Reference source: webmd.com; healthline.com