Quick & Easy Ways For Nourishing Your Baby's Skin This Summer

Summers are at the top of its seasonal peak right now and it brings with it some new difficulties. There are few things parents must do in order to keep their baby cool, relaxed, and cheerful throughout the warm weather. There are many factors that should be taken into consideration for example; the baby’s skin gets drier compared with that of an adult’s skin, which indeed is prone to external agents. Studies have shown that frequent cases of redness, irritation, and sometimes dermatitis appear during peak summer, mainly in the nappy area of the baby. Therefore, it needs to be protected with products that can prevent in developing rashes and redness on the gentle skin.

Here are some tips from Rajesh Vohra, CEO, Artsana India in assistance with Chicco Osservatorio centre, which will make things easier for new parents this summer season without any worry:

Use of Soap and body wash especially made for baby

Summer season can become very sweaty and hot for the newborn babies and giving the proper bath is soothing and hygienic for the little one. But one should always opt for soap and body wash which are carefully and specifically formulated for the baby’s skin to prevent dryness and moisture loss. It is important to choose a soap that has natural ingredients of vegetable origin like olive fruit oil, glycerin and aloe vera to provide sufficient moisturization and nourishment to your baby’s skin.

A body wash and shampoo with the goodness of rich oat extract can gently cleanse, moisturise and soften the baby’s delicate hair and skin. The products should be paraben-free, SLS, and SLES free, dyes, and alcohol-free. While buying the products it is important that the parents make sure that these ingredients are not in them.

Regularly changing toddler’s diaper

Changing the diaper at regular intervals should be done correctly. The nappy or diaper that you choose for your baby should be slim and made of breathable fabric that is comfortable to wear while allowing maximum absorbance. Since the baby’s skin is soft and sensitive, the diapers that you choose should also be dermatologically tested so that it doesn’t irritate your baby’s skin.

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Keep the baby cool and breezy with talcum powder

Keeping the optimum body temperature of the baby is quite a task in summer. Use a talcum powder which is made with natural ingredients like rice starch, which does not clog the baby’s skin pores. Having ingredients like zinc oxide is always beneficial and recommended as it is best for a soothing action against rashes for the infant's delicate skin.

For a swift cleanup, use baby wipes

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It gets difficult when parents are out in public or in a place where cleaning the baby thoroughly is not an option. Baby wipes are the ideal solution for times like these; where it is an ideal option to freshen up the toddler. It is always suggested to look for wet wipes which have an ultra-soft texture for changing nappies and cleaning the baby’s face and hands without water. Use the wipes which are designed to cleanse baby’s skin while maintaining its physiological balance. This allows you to obtain a deep cleansing and a soothing treatment at the same time.

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