Correct choice of baby toiletries and the correct way of washing
Many novice parents and mothers have many doubts about baby care, such as how often to bathe the baby? How often should I use the body wash? What are the baby's choice of toiletries? How to choose baby toiletries? Waiting for the problems to fill the minds of the parents, don't be anxious, don't be nervous, I will solve these problems for you one by one today~
First of all, let's understand why babies can't use adult toiletries?
Baby skin is quite different from that of adults. For example, the epidermis and stratum corneum of babies are 30% thinner than those of adults, and the skin of premature infants is thinner; the hydration capacity of the skin is not perfect, and the rate of water loss Faster than adults, the perspiration function is also poor, so the baby's skin is more likely to dry; the pH value of infants is closer to neutral, while adults are weakly acidic, so choose skin care and toiletries with a pH value close to neutral to prevent Damage to baby's skin.
What are the toiletries we need to prepare for our baby every day?
There are shower gels, lotions, moisturizing lotions, etc. that are always needed for babies. Since babies' skin is relatively thin, when we choose these products, we must choose natural plant ingredients, mild and non-irritating products. How to judge?
First of all, you need to check the product ingredient list. Do not buy it when it contains artificial colors, pearlescent agents, flavors, and benzene-like chemicals;
Choose a mild and non-irritating formula, the closer the ph value is to normal skin, the better the baby's skin will not be irritated, and products that have been tested for skin sensitivity;
Choose a product with a thin viscosity, less foam, and slippery after washing;
Pay attention to the shelf life of the product. Because the baby's resistance is relatively weak and the sebaceous glands are immature, if the expired product is used, it may lead to the risk of skin disease in the baby;
It is not easy to use functional products such as whitening and repairing;
So what should we pay attention to when we bathe the baby?
First of all, we generally recommend that the frequency of bathing your baby should be controlled at 2-3 times/week. If you encounter a hot summer and your baby sweats a lot, you can increase the number of baths appropriately, but you must apply skin care to your baby's body after washing. Milk, to prevent dry skin, wash once a day is no problem.
The bathing time for the baby is generally 30 minutes before feeding. If the baby is bathed just after feeding, there will be spitting up.
Babies choose a bathtub to take a bath, and control the water temperature (between 37°C and 40°C). If the temperature is too high, the oil on the skin surface will be broken, causing the baby's skin to become itchy and dry; if the temperature is too low, the baby may get cold. cold.
After the baby takes a bath, wipe off the moisture on the body in time, and apply the baby's special body lotion.
So how do you wash your baby's hair correctly after choosing a shampoo?
Step 1: Wrap the baby's body in a bath towel with his face up, gently tuck his body under his armpit, drag his back with his forearm, and drag his head with one hand, or use a large The thumb and middle finger (little finger) "close" your baby's ears to keep water out.
Step 2: Use the other hand to wash the baby's hair, pick up some water to wet the baby's hair, then choose a safe baby shampoo, apply it to the hair, rub it lightly, and then rinse off with water , It is recommended to use clean water for very small babies. It can be used with some small flushing pots or cups. In order to prevent the baby from twisting, the flushing force is not easy to be strong, because they will feel uncomfortable, afraid, and then cry and fight. Therefore, the action needs to be Gentle.
Step 3: Dry your baby's hair. Parents need to choose one, and use a clean, soft, dry towel or pure cotton cloth to dip the water on the baby's hair, remember to rub it back and forth, and do not cover the child's face and eyes during the wiping process, they will be very uncomfortable. Like, wipe the area, you can do it from the left, to the right, and then hold it up and wipe it from back to front. Do not rub hard on the top of the baby's head in a circle, so that the baby will panic and even cry.
If there is dandruff on the baby's head, mothers must not use their nails to pick it up. You can use olive oil to make baby massage oil and apply it to the dandruff area. After 24 hours, rinse with water to remove it. Do not use a blow dryer on your baby's hair, as excessive noise may damage your baby's ears. It is not necessary to apply shampoo every time to wash your baby's hair. It is recommended to use shampoo no more than 3 times a week.
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