Your baby's skin is so soft and smooth and just delightful to touch. However, this also means that the skin is very sensitive and prone to bouts of the occasional irritating skin problem and when baby is irritated, chances are, so are you. A baby's skin is very different from yours and needs to be treated in a different way; often doing less rather than more is the preferred option. Huggies® can help you along by identifying and offering treatments for specific skin conditions as well as general baby skin health care tips and advice.
Skin Care Tips Under the sum:
It's amazing how soft and pure your baby's skin can be, so it's no wonder it needs gentle care. Their skin can easily be damaged by dryness and the harsh effects of the sun.Protecting your baby's delicate skin from the sun's harsh rays is the most important baby skincare step you can take. As babies and children have sensitive skin, they have a higher risk of sunburn and skin damage from the sun's UV radiation. Also, exposure to UV radiation during the first 15 years of life greatly increases the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.
Taking them out of the hot midday sun and making sure they are well covered by protective clothing and a hat will go a long way to protecting their skin. In addition, building a baby skincare routine of both sunscreen and a gentle moisturiser into your day to keep your baby's skin well protected at all times. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen for parts of the body which cannot be covered up such as little hands and faces.
That said, the sun is the best source of vitamin D, which children need to develop and maintain strong and healthy bones. However, because of our high levels of UV radiation, most children receive enough vitamin D just by going about their daily activities outside of peak UV times (10am-2pm or 11-3pm daylight saving time). Thus, there's no need to deliberately expose your child to the sun to get vitamin D. Even when well protected with clothing, hats and sunscreen, most children and babies get enough sunlight for healthy growth.
However, some children may be at risk of low vitamin D levels, such as those whose mothers have low vitamin D, children with very dark skin, or those cover their faces for cultural or religious reasons. If you're worried about your child's vitamin D levels, see your GP.