Archive for the ‘Chidren’s skin’ Category

How should the infant’s skin care?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

width="280"Most people with children agree in taking this step, from 2 or 3 months to 2 or 3 years, the most beautiful in the child’s life, here we learn to love, to eat, to live . The child begins to see the world, to walk, talk, feed themselves .  We can say that you need a more intense hygiene, always spotted, park, day care, makes you want to put everything, child including the washer, here is some of advice:

* Daily bathing is often necessary, but not mandatory. Prepare warm water and do not enlarge more than 10 or 15 minutes. Choose a suitable soap: the same as that used in the beginning, could provide for the health of skin and hair. It is not necessary to wash the hair daily, but this practice is not harmful in any case. Do not use bleaches, dyes, conditioners, can be irritating and toxic to the baby.
* A moisturizer without perfume can be used daily if required. The dry skin is easily identifiable and their appearance will improve immediately. Avoid contact with mucous membranes and do not forget that the most expensive cream does not have to be the best. (more…)

How should I care for the newborn’s skin?

Monday, July 19th, 2010

A healthy newborn requires special care, but not too specific. In the following the most relevant:

* Avoid heat loss, shelter the child (not too much common sense), enough for it. Avoid extreme temperatures and clothing fibers. Are preferred cottons and linen for areas in contact with the skin.
* Care of the umbilical region is important in the early days of life, the remains are mummified umbilical cord and fall in 7-10 days. Follow the advice of the doctor or midwife, experience and crafts will help you forever.
* The bathroom can be done from the first day. A short bath, warm enough for baby’s health and to strengthen the bond. The bathroom should be a celebration with the participation of the whole family father, mother (if not too tired) and el-siblings, if any. A tip: the children they care for or assist in the care of their younger siblings often live better that terrible jealousy
The soap chosen should be one syndet, a bath oil or oatmeal gel, so they are less irritating and more physiological. (more…)

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