Baby Skin Care and Grooming

Skin care and grooming aren't just for adults. They're equally important for babies. Infant pimples aren't typically something requiring treatment, unlike the adult variety. Left alone, they usually go away safely all on their own. But there are a variety of products that are highly useful for keeping that all-important aspect of your baby's health in tune.

Skin is the body's first line of defense against infection. Keeping it flexible, well moisturized and free from germs is the first step to optimal baby health. Johnson's makes a whole line of products that cover wipes, moisturizer and more. Aveeno also has very high quality products. Both make kits that are the perfect baby shower gift.

Preventing and treating diaper rash is high on any parent's list. Here, too, there are a number of fine products that are safe, gentle and effective. One product goes by the amusing name of Butt Paste. Despite the crude but humorous brand name, it really does work. Triple Paste is another product that provides excellent results for this unfortunate skin condition.

Dusting powder has a use beyond preventing diaper rash. It can provide a smooth, hypo-allergenic barrier to germs while it keeps skin soft and flexible. It helps prevent irritation and reduces moisture, which eliminates the medium for skin fungi to grow.

Parents today recognize a wider range of possible skin issues than generations past. Sunblock, for example, has become a standard part of every kit. Even with excellent clothing and stroller canopies, there are lots of opportunities for UV to harm delicate baby skin. Sunblock that is safe and effective is an addition to the skin care arsenal that every parent will appreciate.

Baby's skin is as delicate as butterfly wings.

Hair shampoo is another product that goes beyond the function that the name describes. Certainly it's possible for a baby's hair to become oily or dirty. But the scalp is the key to health in this area. Adult shampoos are just too strong and not balanced for a baby. Baby shampoos come in a range of formulae today that are safe and keep the scalp in top condition. They smell good, too!

Eczema and other common childhood skin conditions are much easier to keep under control these days, thanks to a range of specially formulated creams. One cause of this mild disease is an imbalance in skin lipids. A good cream can help replace them, making the condition either less likely or healing skin faster when it does occur.

Healing ointment is another tried and true product for treating dry, patchy skin. That type of skin isn't just unpleasant for the baby, which would be bad enough. It leads to skin cracking that breaks the body's defensive barrier. Keeping it flexible and smooth will provide symptom relief while it prevents more serious conditions. Inflammations can be successfully treated with ease.

Stock up on a line of skin care and grooming products and your baby will be healthier and happier. And so will you.