Tips At Bathtime!
A young babies skin is very sensitive and precious. It's five times thinner than an adult's and needs very gentle treatment.
A UK survey of more than 2,000 parents found that of the babies suffering from skin problems, four out of ten suffered from eczema - with 6 per cent suffering "very badly".
More than half of mothers use ordinary soap or heavily-perfumed products and most use a towel to rub the skin dry which also has fabric-softner in.
In the perfect world you should try to keep bath times down to once every couple of days but should wash their face, neck, hands and bottom very carefully each day.
This theory is all well and good but it's oftern necessary to bath your little one every day. Plus it's part of the fun and a vital bonding experience so what's a more practical solution?
Well, try to use just warm water for washing as this stops excess chemicals coming into contact with your babies skin. Also after washing you may want to use a microfibre baby towel like the hug me towel which has been proven to prevent chaffing and even the breaking of the skin normally caused by rubbing.
If your baby still does suffer with skin irritation, emollients are a good treatment for sensitive skin but remember "prevention is better than cure!" as my mother always says!