A new snack that will keep kids happy, without making parents feel guilty
Deodorants and breast cancer investigated
your teen
Win £100 worth of shopping vouchers
Caring for your baby's skin
It's not uncommon for newborns to emerge into the world sporting a rash, a few patchy pink areas or even a yellowish tinge caused by mild jaundice on her skin
All these are perfectly normal and usually clear up without treatment although occasionally jaundice may need a kind of light treatment, called phototherapy.
Newborn skin
Although newborn skin may seem fragile, it's actually tougher than you might think, and will usually regulate and moisturise itself effectively. There's no need to use any special oils, lotions or bath products on your baby, especially in the early days.
Warm water and cotton wool are all you need to top-and-tail your newborn for at least the first two weeks. It's probably best to stick to this plain water regime for the first month, even in the bath. Some studies indicate that using baby bath products too early may upset the natural pH balance of newborn skin.
Skin conditions in the early weeks
Other skin conditions you may notice in the first weeks or months include milk spots, which appear as tiny white bumps, usually across the nose or on the cheeks. They're completely harmless and should be left to fade of their own accord.
If your baby sweats excessively, she may show signs of a reddish rash, similar in appearance to nappy rash. This may be sore, and should be soothed with a nappy rash treatment or some petroleum jelly to prevent rubbing.
1 | 2 | next
printer friendly
send to a friend
Delicious
Digg
reddit
Facebook
StumbleUpon
Horoscopes| Message Boards | Quizzes | Newsletters | Join
iVillage Ltd is a UK company registered in England & Wales (3837269) at 80-110 New Oxford Street, London WC1 1HB
