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Infants have very thin skin, and contrary to what you might think, having baby skin isn't necessarily an advantage! More fragile than that of children and adults, it is also more prone to redness or reactions. That's why it's important to be aware of its specific characteristics, and to take care of it from birth. Here are a few tips to help you pamper your baby's skin.
When babies are born, they are often covered with vernix, a fine, creamy white substance. Whereas vernix used to be removed almost immediately, we now know that it should not be removed, as it protects the newborn's skin for hours after birth. Vernix is naturally absorbed by the baby's skin within 24 to 48 hours of birth. To preserve this vernix for as long as possible, practices concerning the baby's first bath have also evolved, and parents are no longer obliged to wash their baby immediately.
Until the age of around 2, babies' skin is said to be immature, as it is not yet able to protect itself against external aggressions: temperature changes, cold, sunlight and pollution are all potential dangers for its fragile skin.
3 Tips to remember to protect your baby's skin :
One question parents often ask themselves is how often to bathe their baby. From a purely hygienic point of view, as your baby doesn't sweat and his skin is fragile, it's not necessary to wash him every day. Every 3 days is enough. As he grows, bathing becomes a daily routine, as your child moves around and touches a bit of everything! What's more, bathing can be a moment of pleasure and play enjoyed by both child and parent!
The ideal bath water temperature is 37 degrees. You can check that it's not too hot using a bath thermometer or simply your elbow. This may seem obvious, but let's not forget that, whatever his age, baby should never be left unattended, even when he knows how to sit up and you think you can hear him from the next room.
To set up a healthy routine for caring for your baby's skin, we fell in love with the Ouate brand. This brand offers natural solutions, adapted to babies' skin from birth. The products combine the effectiveness of science with the pleasure of experience, so you can learn to take care of yourself while having fun. As well as being refillable and 100% safe, their other originality lies in their packaging. The founder, who trained as a packaging engineer, has developed ultra-practical skincare products, such as this cleanser that can be used with just one hand, making bath time child's play!
And to make sure you don't go wrong when buying baby care products, you can trust the YUKA app or check out the website UFC que choisir .
By protecting children from sun exposure from an early age, we help optimize their melanin reserves. As a result, they'll be better able to cope with sun damage in adulthood.
Due to the fragility and immaturity of babies' skin, early exposure to the sun without appropriate protection can be harmful to their health.
That's why we recommend using a sunscreen with SPF 50 for children, to guarantee effective protection.
However, sun protection alone is not enough, and preventive measures are essential:
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