Paraben-free baby lotion, tear-free shampoo, coconut-almond massage oil and a bath tub with stand for delicate baby skin, each with how-to-use notes and cautions.
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Baby skin is thinner than adult skin, so fewer and milder products are better. Newborn skin peels naturally in the first weeks, when lukewarm water is usually enough.
• Shampoo: 2–3 times a week, a pea-sized amount; tear-free stings the eyes less • Lotion: after the bath while skin is slightly damp, especially in winter and AC rooms • Massage oil: a gentle 10–15 minute massage before or after the bath • Soap or baby wash: only on dirty areas; the whole body doesn't need it every day
Choose products with little or no fragrance, paraben-free, with the ingredients listed on the label. If your family has a nut allergy, ask a doctor before using products with almond oil.
Try any new product on a small patch of the arm and wait 24 hours. Stop if you see redness, bumps or itching. With eczema or a long-lasting rash, don't start a new product without a doctor's advice.
Use no more than 5–8 cm of water in the tub, test the temperature with your elbow, and never leave your baby alone during the bath, even for a moment.
Mild, low-fragrance, paraben-free products that pass a patch test on your baby. The right few products are better than many.
Usually not in the first weeks. If the skin looks dry or cracked, use a little.
Oil for massage, lotion for moisture after the bath. In summer, a light lotion is often enough.
Not for hygiene reasons; faulty items are replaced.
