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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…)

Children’s Skin Care

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Each stage of life is accompanied by a peculiar skin type, your child’s skin is thinner, more permeable and more fragile than adult skin. The child is usually dependent on adult care (food, shelter, etc.), One aspect is hygiene and skin care.

Now we will discuss some aspects for implementing proper skin care of the child.

Children's Skin Care

Well-baby talk without dermatitis, or other pathology. This will be discussed in other chapters, and your pediatrician or dermatologist will be responsible for assessing each case.

How should I care for the skin of a newborn?

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

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