Baby's skin is very soft. Unlike the skin of adults, in general, baby skin is prone to skin problems. MAKUKU Family as a mother and child consultant is ready to help parents in caring for sensitive skin so that their health is always maintained. This can also help parents in choosing special baby products. Here are things that parents should know about sensitive skin that occurs in babies:
Signs Your Baby Has Sensitive Skin
To find out whether your little one has sensitive skin or not, here are some common characteristics that appear on sensitive baby skin:
- The appearance of a red rash on the skin. This rash can be caused by diapers, saliva or a hot room temperature. Rashes on sensitive baby skin can occur at any time.
- Rash in babies can also be in the form of acne which often appears within 2-4 weeks after birth.
- Milia or small white bumps usually occur on the face area. Milia can be experienced by at least 40 percent of babies in the world at birth.
- Erythema toxicum is a harmless skin rash that looks like red patches with small white or yellow centers.
- Prickly heat can occur in the folds of the body and face due to accumulated sweat. Prickly heat can make the baby uncomfortable because it can cause itching and heat.
- Eczema will look red and itchy scaly which usually occurs on the face, elbows and behind the knees.
- Boils will easily appear on the baby's sensitive skin. Boils are usually painful and interfere with your little one's comfort, so don't be surprised if your little one is fussy when they have boils.
- Dry skin is often experienced by babies because the function of the epidermis is not fully developed.
- Dry skin in babies is prone to skin irritation.
- The skin reacts easily after being exposed to certain ingredients such as fragrances, dyes, soaps, lotions or detergents.
Causes of Sensitive Skin
Many factors cause sensitive skin in babies. One reason is that the outer layer of skin in babies is thinner than in adults. So that this part has not been able to fully provide protection to the skin when the baby's skin is exposed to foreign objects around it.
Plus, unlike adults whose skin is able to hold a lot of water. A baby's thin skin can't hold water, so it's prone to dryness. In addition, the baby's skin is prone to dryness because it is not getting pregnancy hormones from the mother. Please note, during pregnancy the baby gets a supply of hormones from the mother to stimulate the production of oil in her skin.
How to Care for Baby's Sensitive Skin Correctly
Actually, sensitive skin is a congenital condition of the baby that cannot be overcome. However, to maintain healthy skin and prevent the condition from getting worse, care for sensitive skin in babies is something that parents must understand.
This sensitive skin care is done only when there is a reaction on the skin on the baby's skin. However, to prevent this, use a skin moisturizer that is safe for babies. Most parents choose to use petroleum jelly which is made from a mixture of oil and minerals. How to use it, clean the skin that has a rash with warm water and pat dry. Then apply a cream made from petroleum jelly gently and evenly.
Also, you can bathe your baby in warm water at least 2-3 times a week. Keep the genital area and other moist areas clean. To prevent diaper rash, make sure the size of the diaper matches the baby's weight. Avoid products that trigger sensitive skin reactions such as parabens, fragrances and phthalates.
Sensitive Skin Impact
Sensitive skin in babies can have a long impact on babies. Sensitive skin can affect the skin's protection against various types of chemicals. In other words, the skin's protective function is less than optimal. So that the reaction to chemicals that touch the skin occurs faster and makes the skin dry and irritated easily.
Sensitive skin in babies should get extra attention from an early age. Because the health of the baby's skin is an investment for the child in the future. To reduce the risk of skin problems such as irritation or diaper rash, your little one should use quality diapers. The best baby diaper recommendation is MAKUKU SAP Diapers Comfort Fit, the first anti clump diaper in Indonesia with SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer) technology. This SAP diaper has fast absorption, long lasting dry diapers, super thin super absorbent so as to reduce the risk of diaper rash.
Currently, MAKUKU SAP Diapers Comfort Fit can be more easily purchased because it is available at Alfamart, baby stores near your home to online at your favorite e-commerce. Afraid of diaper rash, use MAKUKU! (Aq/MKK)
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