What baby grooming products are a must?
The baby bath! It is this moment of softness and complicity between the infant and his parents.
We cuddle him, we caress him and we make sure that he relaxes. His bath and the care which follows are the occasion to take time in tête, very gently.
The skin of the babies is particularly sensitive, it is necessary to take care to use only toilet products without risk for your small end. Physiological rum, cleansing milk, dermatological soap are among the essentials.
Let's look at everything you'll need to take care of your child during his daily toilet.
THE BASICS
Here are the products you're bound to need to groom your baby:
- Dermatological soap: this gentle soap won't irritate or dry out his skin.
- Physiological rum: to clean his nose and eyes without risk.
These are the two most essential products.
Dermatological soap for bébé
Unlike a classic soap, this one does not dry out baby's skin.
This soap can be used all over your little one's body. From head to toe, it will not cause irritation or skin reaction.
In the absence of dermatological soap, soap-free cleansing gel can be used. Fluid and non-irritating, it allows you to give your bath à bébé, without risking to damage your skin.
The Physiological Bath
Its composition is comparable to the tears our bodies produce. It is a saline solution (water + salt).
Perfect for cleaning the nose and eyes of bébé this sérum should be used daily:
- One or two drops in the eyes, wiped right away with a clean compress, will help avoid conjunctivitis problems for example.
- A few drops in each nostril, then wipe with a clean compress, that's all it takes to keep your little one's nose perfectly clean.
This product is both simple and safe, and it's all you'll need to clean your child's mucous membranes.
Do you know the liniment oléo-calcaire ?
Under this barbaric name is simply hidden an ancestral recipe.
It’s a mixture of lime, water and olive or almond oil. This solution is used to protect children's skin from eczema or irritation. Applied on a compress or a cotton, it makes it possible to clean the buttocks of bé carefully.
Au-delà to clean the skin in-depth, the liniment oléo-calcaire leaves a protective veil on the skin of l’enfant. It protects it from affections like the buttocks for example. Knowing that while your baby is teething, the rhythmic growths are frequent, keep the name of this product in mind! It can be a great help.
And the cleansing milk?
This product is very suitable for cleaning baby's bottom.
It's greasy texture allows all dirt and impurities to be easily removed. On the other hand, the greasy film that it leaves on the skin of your little one requires the use of cleansing water. With the help of a cotton soaked in this water, we clean the skin of the greasy film.
If you want to use cleansing milk, also consider buying cleansing water.
Good to know
cleansing wipes are often soaked in this type of cleansing milk. They, too, leave a greasy film on the skin's surface. If you use them (they are handy when you are away from home), just use a little cleansing water to remove the film. It will make your child more comfortable.
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Vaseline: simple and effective
It is used in children to combat the appearance of cradle cap.
Scalp exfoliation in infants is very common. It is characterized by the appearance of yellow growths on the child's scalp. As unsightly as they are uncomfortable for the baby, they cannot simply be removed with soap and water.
When washing, apply a little petroleum jelly to the baby's scalp (as you would a cream) and leave it on for a few minutes.
While petroleum jelly helps to soften and slough off those milk crusts, it also helps to prevent them from appearing.
Good to know
these cradle cap can appear on the face, at the eyebrows for example. As with hair, don't hesitate to apply a little petroleum jelly to make them disappear for good.
Moisturizing cream for babies
Since baby's skin is particularly fragile and immature, it's important to take care of it.
After each bath, once baby is clean and dry, you can apply a moisturizer to him
. Make sure it contains no parabens or perfumes. It should be used above all to moisturize the skin. As an alternative to moisturizing cream, you can use moisturizing oils. A little massage of bébé before dressing, and the turn is played!
And là, in terms of moment of détente and calm, we can not do better.
Caution
adult moisturizers are not suitable for baby skin. Be sure to use only creams that are suitable for infant use.
Is it absolutely necessary to use organic products?
On the one hand, one should not confuse organic with hypoallergenic. On the other hand, the name "organic" does not guarantee the properties of the product.
Clearly, we must first make sure that a product is suitable for a child's skin before asking ourselves if it is organic. A moisturizer can be organic, but not adapted to children's skin. And the same goes for all products.
Always use a product that is certified safe for children. S’it is organic, even better!
Pay attention to the ingredients in your little one's hygiene products
Depending on the brand, some allergens are present in infant hygiene products.
Certainly, these are often very low levels, but it is still best to avoid any risk. So, when you buy any baby product (wipes, moisturizing milk, etc.), check the composition.
Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate or Geraniol are among them. All these substances can disrupt the balance of bébé
We will therefore always buy simple products, but recognized for their non-toxicity; and their hypoallergenic composition.
Keep it simple but effective!
There is no point in having every product imaginable, for every situation imaginable. Stay pragmatic.
Dermatological soap, physiological soap, liniment oléo-calcaire, petroleum jelly and moisturizing cream are the essentials. With this set, you have everything you need to clean your baby.
You can always have a pack of cleansing wipes in case you need them, as well as a few extra accessories. But don't have too much, or else the déplacements will become a real pain in the ass.
Remember: simple, but effective!