The laundry detergent you use for the baby’s clothing should also be free of chemicals and perfumes. These harsh elements in detergent can be rough on the soft skin and cause irritation leading to acne on the stomach and back.
Giving the baby a bath regularly will help treat the acne problem. The best time to do this is at bedtime. After bathing the baby you should also use baby oil on the full body so that you can help keep the little one’s skin soft and smelling fresh. Rubbing the oil on in slow soothing motions also helps the baby relax and settle down for a good night’s sleep.
There is no one way to prevent baby acne from occurring and it is likely that your new baby will have this condition at some time during the first few months of life. You simply need to be vigilant about caring for the baby's skin and when the acne does occur, it is just a waiting game for it to clear up.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Keep Baby Face Clean
Baby acne looks like small red bumps on the chin, cheeks and forehead. The redness will be more noticeable when the baby is too hot or when he/she has been crying for a while.
One of the main things to remember when treating baby acne is that you should never use acne products on the baby’s skin. The only thing you can do is make sure you keep the baby’s face washed using a mild soap and soft washcloths. When babies drink milk from the bottle or nurse at the mother’s breast, milk can drip from their mouths and if it is not wiped clean, acne could develop around the mouth and chin. The combination or milk and saliva can make the condition worse.
One of the main things to remember when treating baby acne is that you should never use acne products on the baby’s skin. The only thing you can do is make sure you keep the baby’s face washed using a mild soap and soft washcloths. When babies drink milk from the bottle or nurse at the mother’s breast, milk can drip from their mouths and if it is not wiped clean, acne could develop around the mouth and chin. The combination or milk and saliva can make the condition worse.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Baby Acne Treatment
You should not be alarmed when you notice acne on your newborn’s face. This condition is quite common but it does need attention as soon as you discover it to help the baby feel comfortable. It does not mean that you baby will have acne throughout his/her life and there is no need to make an appointment with your baby doctor.
A baby with acne can be very fussy, keeping you up at night even though you know the baby has been fed, burped and changed. The first signs of baby acne usually develop at the age of two weeks and can occur at any time in the first four or five months. Unlike teenage and adult acne it is not persistent, meaning it can clear up for a while and redevelop.
A baby with acne can be very fussy, keeping you up at night even though you know the baby has been fed, burped and changed. The first signs of baby acne usually develop at the age of two weeks and can occur at any time in the first four or five months. Unlike teenage and adult acne it is not persistent, meaning it can clear up for a while and redevelop.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
