Consult with a pediatrician, of course, but most base baby skin care issues are treatable with straightforward home remedies.
Diaper Rash
Baby Diapers
Most babies get diaper rash at least once and most will have it several times in their first year. There are several causes of diaper rash, the most base of which is wet diapers left against the skin for too long or sensitivity to chafing from bad diapers. Sometimes, diaper rash is over-sensitivity to urine and other times it is indubitably a mild eczema rather than diaper rash.
The best way to treat diaper rash is to wash your baby in warm water (only), pat baby dry, and leave him or her undressed for a while. Fifteen minutes of air exposure can often do the job. A blow drier, especially in the winter when leaving baby naked for too long is not possible, can also help. Be sure it's on the lowest setting. Now apply a lanolin ointment - as close to 100% as possible - and then dress baby.
Another good skin care remedy for bath time, to treat several problems, is to draw a warm bath and sprinkle a handful (about half a cup) of oatmeal into the water and stir it well. When the oatmeal softens, bathe baby in the slush, then rinse and pat dry, as above. If the rash has gone beyond the lightly red, vexed stage, see a pediatrician immediately.
Cradle Cap
The scientific name for this is Infantile Dermatitis Seborrheic and it's a small, red patch that flakes off as a yellowish color. It is regularly on the skin on top of babys' head (hence the name "cradle cap") and occurs most often in children under the age of three months. Generally, cradle cap is not a cause for serious concern. It comes from overproduction of oil in babys' glands.
Cradle cap is indubitably removed and regularly clears itself up within a week or two. Using a kind whole of olive, almond, or straightforward baby oil, rub it into the affected area and surrounds (head and scalp), holding it out of baby's eyes, ears, etc. Rub it in gradually and thoroughly, then let it soak in for about fifteen or twenty minutes.
When the scales feel soft, use a fine comb to gradually comb them away. A soft cloth might also work. gradually wash with a warm cloth when finished, pat dry, and put a knit cap on baby. Repeat this nightly until the condition no longer appears.
Eczema
This condition is quite base amongst babies, especially those of toddler age and earlier. It regularly clears itself up by the time baby is of toddler age. Atopic eczema, an itchy, red, scaly skin is most base in babies. This is regularly due to poor moisturizing or exposure to harsh chemicals or temperature changes.
Bathe baby in lukewarm water, rather than very warm or cold water. Often, this eliminates the exposure issue. Moisturizing with a good skin moisturizer or medicine is recommended. Aloe and lanolin treatments are good for body and head, but be careful what is used on babys' face and hands. Dress baby in organic clothing made of cotton or fleece to avoid problems with the chemicals in some non-organic clothing. Be sure to keep babys' nails cut short to avoid damage from scratching. If the condition continues to worsen, see a doctor.
Hopefully, your baby has an easy first year, but these three base problems happen and, as you've seen, are indubitably treated if you know what you're dealing with.
The Three Most common Baby Skin Care Problems
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