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How To Protect Your Baby’s Skin

New parents mostly think that the idea of baby-soft skin is a bit exaggerated. In fact, skin imperfections are pretty typical during the first year of life. 

The following article can help you keep your baby’s skin healthy and smooth with simple steps. Just keep scrolling!

Avoid sun exposure:

You should limit your baby’s time in the sun as much as you can, even in the winter.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you should not apply sunscreen to a baby under 6 months of age. Instead, they recommend the following:

  • Keep your baby in shade as much as possible
  • Put your baby in a hat that covers the neck and ears.
  • Dress your baby in loose-fitting, lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs.
  • Limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

It’s also important to keep your baby hydrated with breast milk or formula if you have to spend more time outside than it is advisable.

How To Protect Your Baby’s Skin

Also, it is recommended to avoid putting sunscreen on babies younger than 6 months old.

Dry skin may be your concern:

If your baby has very dry skin, you can apply petroleum-jelly-based products. You can also apply a moisturizing lotion to the skin if it’s free of perfumes and dyes, which can irritate your baby’s skin even more.

It’s also important to not overdo it with moisturizers or other skin products, which can sometimes make skin problems worse.

Follow best practices for bathing:   

The AAP  recommend the following basic tips for bath time:

  • Hold your baby securely and never leave them unattended.
  • Use water that’s lukewarm, not hot.
  • Perform the bath in a warm room.
  • Keep baths short, between 5 and 10 minutes.
  • Wash your baby’s eyes and face with water only.
  • Consider adding a fragrance and dye-free baby soap. 

After bathing, pat your baby completely dry before putting them in clothing or a diaper.

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Dr. DonikaAbout the Author: Dr. Donika Vata is a medical doctor from Ferizaj, Kosovo. She studied general medicine from University of Hasan Prishtina.
Dr. Vata has been writing about medical and skincare related issue in journals, social media websites, and books. She was working for some well reputed clinics such as Telehealth Pro- Online consultations, German Cancer Center, and AppLMD. Dr. Donika was also volunteering in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently, she is working as a medical doctor and researcher in a dermatology clinic.

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