Beauty bonding
Getting ready for a new baby is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Washing your infant for the first time can seem quite intimidating and scary since you don’t want to harm him. Furthermore, knowing which baby care products to have when you bring your newborn home, may seem confusing. Be it soap, shampoo, lotion, oils or even brushes. While there is no right or wrong formula to be used in deciding, generally mild products are ideal for your child. Here, we explore some basic items for use for your baby, their qualities and use.
Baby Brushes
You will need to comb your baby’s hair with a comb or a soft brush. Baby brushes are made of the softest bristles so they are kind to your baby’s scalp. Baby combs and brushes come in a variety of shapes designed to fit your baby’s head. Some are great for your toddler, as they have a handle with a better grip to enable them to brush their own hair.
Baby Shampoo
The diverse products available in the market make it difficult to know which baby shampoo to select. Good baby shampoo should have the following characteristics:
Mild and gentle
Leaves hair clean and smelling fresh
Makes hair beautiful, healthy and shiny
Dermatologist tested
Baby nail clippers and scissors
Grooming the baby’s nails is a task that many mums like to put off as long as possible; not knowing how to clip off nails from those miniature fingers. However, babies do not have adequate muscle control and are more prone to reflexive jerky movements. These can make a long nail easily scratch against their tender and sensitive skin. Keeping your baby’s nails well groomed will cut down on germs, which brings good hygiene and prevents injury.
There are specially designed miniature scissors or clippers which enable you to more accurately trim baby’s nails and those with curved clipping edges to help avoid painful ingrown nails. Unique baby scissors and clippers are available with brightly coloured handles to occupy the baby’s attention while you get on with trimming the nails.
Baby lotions and creams
Your baby’s skin is thinner, more susceptible to irritants, and can lose moisture quicker than yours. Therefore, ideal baby lotions and creams should provide adequate moisture to help keep the skin soft, supple, and healthy. Mild and gentle lotions are the number one choice of many hospitals. Go for dermatologist tested and approved lotions for your baby.
Baby oils
When massaged into the baby’s skin, baby oil helps to seal in moisture. It is great in giving a massage which enhances your bonding time with your baby. Clinically proven mild formulas help lock in moisture with the smooth, silky feel that only oil can provide. Oils containing aloe vera and vitamin E are known for skin soothing qualities and are a natural skin conditioner. Pure mineral oil forms a silky barrier to help prevent excess moisture loss.
Baby Powders
Baby powders help to keep the skin feeling soft, comfortable and dry while helping to eliminate friction which can irritate skin. Powders also absorb excess wetness and help keep skin dry and comfortable. They should be clinically proven to be gentle and mild, and should not cause any allergies to your child.
Baby Soap
Baby Soap should be gentle and soothing, again with a mild fragrance.
It is used to clean your baby’s face and body, leaving your baby’s skin feeling healthy and smooth. A warm bath, a gentle soap and a soothing touch as you wash your baby can make bath time a special bonding time for both of you.
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