Keep your baby's skin without irritation

The skin of children a few months is much thinner and permeable than adults. For its special tendency to irritation you have to choose carefully care products that apply.

Belinda Santamaría

 It is easy to discover that your child has skin irritation of the neck, décolletage, pleats or areas rubbed by clothing during the hot season.

Not that you did anything wrong, it is a logical and proper manifestation of as delicate as your baby's skin against external aggressions.

As you know, that wonderful skin of your child, besides being an incentive to dedicate Arabian caresses, is the first line of your body against external agents, water loss and infections, so it is vital that is in good condition. A damaged skin open to infection and dehydration door.

According to Raul Lucas Laguna, pediatric dermatologist, "in term infants, the skin and sweat glands, nails, hair ... are fully formed but still show signs of immaturity.

Their skin is thinner, has collagen fibers smaller and elastic fibers are more immature than adult skin.

In addition, the junction between the epidermis and dermis is weaker, making it more brittle, favoring the appearance of blisters and other injuries. "

As if that were not enough, it is much thinner and permeable than ours (irritants penetrate easily) and reddens quickly. This predisposes to inflammation and flaking.

How to pamper this treasure

Seize the daily bath to give your child all the care it deserves. Lavante uses a product without detergent, pH 5.5 or near that respects the surface hydrolipidic film (a film fat as a barrier that protects the skin). Secale carefully, especially in areas of folds and friction (with a touch of the towel and do not rub).(Pack of 2) Eucerin PH5 Baby Bath & Shampoo 250ml (8.45 Oz) ,For very sensitive skin , Gently cleanses delicate baby skin and hair , No irritated substances

Then aplícale An emollient product dermatologically tested, non-irritating, that hydrates, to calm the itching, if it appears, and to promote the natural defense mechanisms of your epidermis.

Put your bum protection cream, diaper and your baby is ready for sleep.

Is diaper rash?

The child was upset, have you removed the diaper and that's the cause! The area appears irritated, reddened and escocida.

It is very likely that it is a diaper rash. You have to take him to the pediatrician for treatment prompted to follow. Until then wash her with warm water and very carefully, since any friction can increase pain.

Aplícale a restorative ointment with zinc oxide, which forms an insulating barrier between your skin and the action of urine and feces and bring you the needed break for regeneration.

Interest which also helps to prevent microbial growth in the area. Ask at the pharmacy.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant

How interesting!

Dexpanthenol (provitamin B5) is used in dermatology for its high tolerance, its healing power, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effect.

Pantothenic acid become involved in many metabolic reactions that contribute to skin repair.

Applied to wounds accelerates cell recovery and helps rebuild the skin barrier.
Bayer Bepanthen Diaper(Nappy) Care Ointment 30g