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As a parent, especially for those of you who are taking on the role of new parents, of course you want your baby to be happy, healthy, and comfortable at all times. But what if your little one has sensitive skin?
Before you tackle the problem of sensitive skin in babies, one of the most important facts you need to know is that sensitive skin in babies is common. So, you have to stay calm if your baby has sensitive skin.
Starting from the clothes they wear, room temperature, and even mood can increase skin sensitivity and make your little one uncomfortable. For that, you need to treat these conditions to prevent irritation and discomfort on sensitive baby skin.
A common sign your baby has sensitive skin
Babies with sensitive skin experience a number of symptoms, including:
- Tight skin
- Itching
- Feelings of amusement
- Redness
- Dry skin
When your little one experiences these symptoms, of course they cannot tell you that the skin is itchy and red, other than by crying. To do so, you need to stay alert and open your eyes to see inflamed patches or redness. When you see it, immediately do skin care with the right products.
How do you choose baby products for sensitive baby skin?
When you shop for products for babies, it’s a good idea to use products that are safe and trusted for their skin, so they don’t cause irritation. The following are tips on the dermatology clinical trial site for choosing the right and safe baby products for their skin.
1. Avoid fragrances
If your baby has healthy skin, using lightly scented or fragrance-free products may be a matter of choice. However, if your baby has sensitive, dry skin, or has eczema, you should avoid all products that contain fragrances. Fragrance is the most common cause of irritation to baby’s skin. Whether it’s natural fragrances, such as essential oils or plant extracts.
Natural products may sound gentle, but they aren’t necessarily safer. So some experts say that you should avoid all products that contain fragrances to keep baby’s skin safe and irritation-free.
There are many products on the market, such as detergents, fabric softeners, and various types of soaps, containing dyes and fragrances that can irritate your child’s sensitive skin. For this reason, check the label on the baby product you are going to buy to make sure it is dye free, perfume free, and specially designed for sensitive skin, and has been tested by a dermatologist. The same is true for other personal care products such as baby soaps, shampoos, creams, or lotions.
2. Avoid alcohol
Alcohol is commonly used in adult skin care products to make it dry quickly and feel light on the skin. But alcohol can be very drying and can irritate your baby’s skin, so it shouldn’t be used in skin care products for babies.
If you see that a product contains alcohol such as ethanol or ethyl alcohol, you should avoid it.
Apart from that type of alcohol, there is another type of alcohol which is called fatty alcohol. Fatty alcohol has a very different effect on the skin. This type of alcohol is different from ethanol or ethyl alcohol and does not usually irritate or dry out the skin.
3. Avoid antibacterial products
Do not use products labeled antibacterial or antimicrobial on your baby’s skin. Gentle, liquid baby cleansers or gentle, alcohol-free baby wipes are better suited to keeping your baby’s skin clean than products with an antibacterial label. Generally, antibacterial ingredients are not added to products formulated for babies.