The arrival of a new baby in the home can drastically change the familiar routine! This little one's constant cries, not only cause new parents to experience severe jet lag and sleep deprivation, but also a multitude of fears. Is this cry from cold? Heat? Itchy? Hungry? Or in pain?! Is the little one, finally asleep, breathing properly? We understand; these fears are normal for new parents.
However, since newborns' organs are still underdeveloped and their resistance to germs is less than half that of adults, maintaining a clean living environment becomes a crucial issue in protecting them. First, they must avoid harm. Disinfectants and bleach can lead to over-cleaning, and a completely sterile environment can hinder a child's immune system from naturally producing antibodies. Furthermore, chemical cleaners, if not cleaned thoroughly after use, can leave residue or volatile substances that can trigger skin and respiratory allergies in babies.
Therefore, it is important to choose the right cleaning products for your baby during his swaddling period.
It is the first step to maintain proper environmental hygiene and habits .
So what should you use for your baby’s first bottle of body wash?
Is water enough to wash the baby?
Generally speaking, babies under four months old are less active and rarely go anywhere, so a bath with plain water is sufficient. However, after four months, they begin eating solid foods and are gradually taken outside for play. At this point, plain water is no longer enough to combat these bacteria. This is especially true when babies enter the oral stage, where they'll often shove their dirty hands into their mouths, drooling over them with delight and satisfaction. However, research shows that thumb sucking is crucial for building a baby's sense of security and developing sensory integration, and it shouldn't be prohibited. Therefore, parents can only offer the most effective protection by consistently washing their hands to help their babies navigate this often frustrating oral stage.
Your baby's hands, bottom, and body need to be washed multiple times a day. Before the protective layer of infant skin matures, external stimuli, allergens, and excessive cleansing can easily damage the skin. So, how should you choose baby bath products? Here are two simple tips:
① Use subtraction to eliminate possible stimuli:
Please pay attention to the ingredient formula, such as flavors, fragrances, pigments, mineral oil, soap base, etc. Removing these unnecessary ingredients can reduce potential allergic factors.
② Keep skin hydrated:
The key to protecting delicate skin is to cleanse without over-removing fat, that is, to remove dirt without removing moisture from the skin. Therefore, choosing a gentle cleanser with "high water retention" can maintain the oil-water balance of the skin barrier.
It is recommended that all parents start with daily cleaning to avoid harm, because damage can be caused much faster than it can be repaired.