When nursing a newborn calf, the best question to ask the mother is bathing the baby. Among people living in different regions, the bathing process has developed according to their customs and traditions. When it comes to baby skin care products, some of them have a scientific approach, while others follow folk beliefs.
Skin plays an important role in maintaining the health of the body. Its function is not only to improve the appearance of the skin, but also to regulate body temperature and water content, protection against microbes, production of vitamin D - the skin has many functions. A newborn's skin is more sensitive than an adult's skin. Therefore, the chemicals we use can damage babies' skin; In addition, it has a negative effect on the health of the child. Compared to adult skin, the protective layer of the epidermis of the baby's skin is reduced and the amount of melanin in the skin is also reduced. For these reasons, babies' skin is more susceptible to tanning and UV damage. Nature has determined that the pH of a baby's skin is acidic, so bacteria cannot grow there. As soon as a newborn is born, nature puts a layer of oil called "vernix casosa" on the baby's skin. It plays an important role in regulating the baby's body temperature and preventing excess moisture from the baby's skin. Because of this, even if the child is not bathed until he comes home from the hospital, the child will not have any problem.
There are certain rules to follow while bathing a newborn at home. Take a bath with lukewarm water. Bathing should be completed in less than five minutes because the baby's body will settle down quickly after undressing. Since the baby's head is the largest part of the baby's body, keeping it wet for a long time can cause the baby's body temperature to drop quickly. Therefore, it is better to wash the baby's head at the end and dry it quickly. Care should be taken not to get water into the baby's nostrils while bathing as the baby cannot close its nose when the water comes. As the baby's umbilical cord dries up within a few weeks, care should be taken to keep it clean. Most soaps and hand sanitizers in the market are alkaline in nature. It damages baby's acidic skin. These soaps absorb oil from the baby's skin and dry the skin. If the pH of the baby's skin becomes alkaline due to these chemical reactions, the skin supports the growth of some dangerous bacteria. It is for these reasons that no cosmetic product should be used on children's skin without consulting a doctor and being influenced by social media.
Since baby's skin breathes through its pores, using powder on baby's skin can clog these pores and cause acne. Adults are not good at putting perfumes on babies and they love it. Unfortunately, the baby's nose is very irritated by this kind of bad smell, but the baby cannot express it. If the paste applied on the eyelid is not as thin as possible, it can get into the eye and harm the child's eyes.
Diaper use has increased in recent years, leading to skin inflammation in the diaper area. As baby's urine and faeces are alkaline, the skin of a baby who wears clothes all the time is damaged. Giving your baby diapers at home can help prevent diaper rash. Massaging babies with oil is a common practice in India. In many villages, the baby is bathed with coconut oil. Coconut oil is suitable for children's skin because it reduces skin dryness and the effect of skin allergies is less in coconut oil.
A baby's skin health is a reflection of their overall health and development
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