Prevent Dry Skin on a Baby

Dry skin on a baby is a common condition. Often times, it happened due to irritant conditions originating in the clothes may cause allergic reactions and itching.

Irritation may occur partly because the laundry soap, shampoo, baby bath soap, until the softener is used to soak clothes baby clothes. So, how to prevent it?

Soap and detergent
If the cause is a laundry soap or detergent, irritation that appears usually on the legs and abdominal skin. Meanwhile, if the dry skin that appear on the face area, it's usually caused by a baby shampoo or bath soap.
If these areas of the body that is irritated, immediately replace the product used and note whether the baby's skin irritation to be reduced. Instead, choose products that contain natural ingredients like aloe vera and lavender, and free from dyes and perfumes for your baby.

Baby care products
Similarly, infant care products like lotion and bath needs. Use lotions that contain natural ingredients and free perfume to moisturize baby's skin. Apply lotions containing aloe vera to the skin of a baby three minutes after bathing. Avoid products that contain alpha hydroxy compounds, vitamins, and urea.

Hydration
Also, make sure you get sufficient intake of baby formula, breast milk, or white water. If your baby is old enough, you can also give fresh fruit juice, sugar free.

Layette
Be sure to buy the clothes and sheets and blankets are made from 100 percent natural ingredients, such as cotton. These materials are free of irritants and air flow even more smoothly, allowing your baby's skin breathe.