Products harmful to infant’s skin to avoid

            The newborn’s skin is very sensitive. This is very important for the parent when it comes to choosing baby products. Make sure that what you choose is gentle and free from chemical substance that might cause irritation to the baby’s skin. There are also other household products that might be harmful to the baby’s skin. Let’s see what they are so you can avoid them.

            Your baby has the best chance to get exposed to chemical substance from the clothes and daily artifacts cleaned by washing detergent, softener, bottle and nipple liquid cleanser, liquid soap and shampoo.

Precautions when buying and using baby products.

1. Soap and shampoo must be gentle with natural extract that is safe for the newborn. ส

2. Baby lotion keeps skin moisturized. Nevertheless, for the newborn, it is not recommended to use every day. Apply the lotion onto your newborn’s skin only when it’s necessary.

3. Petroleum Jelly can be applied to cure diaper rash. It can protect your baby’s skin from humidity released from diaper. Buy the reliable one and use it to protect the new born from irritation.  

4. Baby oil helps in increasing skin’s moisture. Do not directly apply the baby oil onto your newborn’s skin because it cannot absorb oiliness well. Put a few drops into the bath tub to moisturize the skin. You can massage the baby to make her relaxed.

5. Washing liquid and softener should be specially for baby. Do not use general washing liquid and detergent since it might leave chemical residue on the clothes. This will lead to skin irritation. Avoid products with fragrant since it will interrupt the newborn’s breathing system.

6. Baby talcum powder is usually applied to make the baby skin dry and smooth. Avoid putting on the large amount of powder on face and chest since it might clog the pores and cause problem to the breathing system. Only use an appropriate amount of powder.

You should be careful when buying the baby products. Read the label, its instructions, ingredients and precautions. Make sure that they are made of natural extract that is gentle for the baby’s skin. Avoid products with strong fragrant.

Tips :Buy baby products with natural extract that is guaranteed by reliable institute. This can make you feel sure that the products are suitable for your newborn and won’t cause irritation to the skin.