The baby's delicate skin deserves all the care we can give it, especially in summer when humidity and heat can affect its balance.
Let's talk then about how take care of baby's skin in summer To look and be healthy. It is an extremely sensitive area of the body in young children, which if we take care of time in childhood will avoid future problems.
Sun protection ... don't miss
Sun protection it's the ABC of skin care in summer, especially in children whose skin is more sensitive to sunlight.
Sounds like an exaggeration (sometimes I am very exaggerated), but not creaming the child should be considered negligence. Often we are not aware of the damage they can cause, but the sun's rays leave long-term traces on the skin and can cause serious illness. The skin has memory, therefore, sunscreen cream is a essential before outdoor exposure, not only in the sun, but also in the shade.
What solar factor to use In children it is a frequent doubt among parents. The photoprotector most suitable for your skin type should be used, with the protection recommended for babies not less than SPF 20 and ideally 40 or 50.
Children with dark skin have more melanin to absorb UV rays and protect themselves from the sun, therefore a protection factor 20 It may be enough, but for light skin and hair or for red-haired children with a tendency to freckle we should use a protection factor 40 or 50.
If the child is allergic to the sun, acne, or atopic skin, you should use specially indicated photoprotectors.
Applies half an hour before sun exposure to give it time to absorb and its effect to act from the first moment. Throw a thick layer and ensure that there are no uncovered areas, of those that we usually forget as insteps, behind the ears, hands, etc. Renew it every two hours.
You will see that there are various presentations of sun creams in the market (spray, cream, lotion, milk, bars, gels, etc.). To know which one to choose, the creams are ideal for babies and young children as they cover more, while the milks spread more easily and the spray is more practical to apply, although it must be distributed well by hand to avoid uncovered areas.
Hydration ... inside and out
In summer, it is important to maintain adequate hydration of the baby's skin by applying a daily moisturizer.
They are ideal lotions which are lighter to apply, for the newborn better a hypoallergenic, and you can take advantage of that moment to give a gentle massage to the baby, if left. The most recognized brands of cosmetic line for babies are Johnson & Johnson, Mustela, Avene, Isdin, Sebamed, Suavinex. Anyway, consult with the pediatrician which one is the most suitable for your baby.
You can also apply baby oil to bath water or apply it after bath with wet skin.
Remember also that it is important hydrate the child inside, offering you fluids frequently to maintain the proper level of hydration. In young children, dehydration is a danger
Other baby skin care
Of course, we should not forget other cares like dress the baby with light clothes and cool, soft fabrics and natural fibers that allow you to perspire.
In especially dry areas, you can consider the use humidifiers, to provide adequate ambient humidity.
Most frequent skin problems in summer
By wearing little clothes and being exposed to environmental aggressions the skin is more susceptible to alterations, especially when we talk about young children.
Although it is not a typical summer problem, and even some children get better in the hot months, there are children who can see increased symptoms of atopic dermatitis such as eczema and itching, or suffer the same as the rest of the year.
These children, in addition to treating them with the usual products that the rest of the year, will have to consult with the pediatrician treatments to relieve the symptoms of the outbreak, as well as prevent the child from sweating too much with appropriate clothes, avoiding hours of extreme heat and water Too hot for the bathrooms. Another thing that goes very well are oatmeal baths.
Another common problem in summer is rashes and stings as well as a typical rash of this time known as sudamine or miliaria.
It occurs when the pores become clogged and do not let sweat out forming small red pimples or tiny blisters that can itch. To avoid it, you must keep the baby cool and dry, avoid using the diaper as much as possible, avoid talcum powder and creams that contribute to clog pores and wash the skin daily with little soap, or use a soap with a slightly acidic pH. Calamine lotion comes in handy to relieve itching of rashes and rashes.
We hope these recommendations come in handy for take care of baby's skin in summer, since it is an extremely sensitive and delicate part of the body.
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