Baby Skincare: Soap, Shampoo and More
Some experts recommend using only water during the first month of life to give your baby time to build up their skin's protective barrier against allergens along with the self-moisturizing factors that will help to keep their skin smooth and soft. If allergies run in your family, this is especially recommended.
Depending on your baby’s skin sensitivity and dryness, you may want to avoid any with perfume or fragrance. A baby wash can be used for her hair as well as her body instead of a separate shampoo until your little one has lots of hair. If baby’s skin does get dry, use a natural baby cream or natural massage to moisturize your baby's skin. A general rule is the thicker the better. If your baby's skin is still dry even with daily moisturizing, try switching from a lotion to a thicker cream or ointment. You might also want to consider moisturizing twice a day. Another tip for decreasing dry skin is to shorten bath time. For additional information, see these pages:
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