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Baby Skin Care and Rash Care

Baby's have delicate, sensitive skin. Heat rash, prickly heat, dry rashes on the cheeks from drooling, cradle cap, and even rashes in the fatty folds of the neck are common. Consider that your pudgy baby can do nothing if tiny bits of drool, food or dirt collect in the pudgy creases found on their necks, under their arms, in the groin and even on their pudgy thighs. I had first hand experience with chubby baby neck rashes, and found it both simple to solve and easy to prevent once I recognized the problem.

To help soothe baby's sensitive skin, consider the following:

• Baby's skin is sensitive! Wash areas between fat folds or areas with heat rash with a cool wash cloth trapped dirt and moisture can cause irritation quickly. Bathe baby with the very mildest soaps (like Baby Bliss from Blooming Body) or skip the soap entirely, and simply bathe or sponge bath with cool or lukewarm water and pat dry. (Note: In Italy, many women believe that nothing other than olive oil should touch a baby's skin for the first month! Imagine -- no soaps, no foaming baby baths, nothing but oil! In the U.S., most products sold as "baby washes" are made with harsh detergents like SLS, a known carcinogen found in almost all commercial baby washes, children's soaps and baby shampoos. No wonder your infant or child has dry, irritated skin! Most baby lotions also have a number of potentially irritating ingredients as well.)
• If heat rash is the problem, dress baby in soft, roomy clothing that keeps your baby comfortable. Avoid scratchy fabrics; opt for loose fitting outfits, and always remove damp clothing promptly.
• In winter, use a humidifier to keep the air moist if dry skin or prickly heat rash is a problem.
• Keep baby hydrated. Make sure your baby drinks plenty of fluids. After bathing, if dry skin is a problem, use a mild baby lotion or an oil such as Blooming Body 100% natural Baby Oil with calendula to seal in moisture. (Our oil has a hint of calendula, which helps calm many rashes and reduce itching.)
• For diaper rashes, change diapers promptly and always clean stool completely from baby's skin. Use a barrier cream to help keep stool from irritating skin. If weather and your own sensibilities permit, give baby a chance to "air out" and go bottomless for a little while each day to let skin dry completely.

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