What to Consider in Newborn Skin Care?
Unlike adults, the newborn's immune system is not fully developed. In this respect, it is possible to protect the newborn against bacterial infections by providing appropriate hygiene and care conditions. The skin, which is the largest organ of the newborn, is very sensitive. Problems that may occur on its skin render the newborn vulnerable to infectious diseases.
Peeling is the Most Common Skin Problem
From birth, the protective layer on the baby's skin continues to develop. During this process, peeling and shedding problems, like cradle cap, are seen in almost every baby. Against these problems caused by dry skin; it is necessary to use products that will not irritate the newborn's skin, to dress them in cotton clothes that allow the skin to breathe, to pay attention to the use of moisturizer after bathing, and to ensure that the baby drinks plenty of fluids daily. If the dry skin, which starts with cradle cap, is not prevented, the moisture balance in the epidermis layer of the protective tissue is disrupted, paving the way for cracking, itching, rashes, irritation, eczema, and sores.
To prevent heat rash, also called prickly heat, attention must be paid to the sweating that causes prickly heat. It is necessary not to dress the baby in too many layers, to bathe them, and to dress them in clothes that allow their skin to breathe in hot and stuffy environments.
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