Your newborn is home now, and you’re settling into a daily routine. Keeping your baby warm and nourished is tops on your list. Baby skin care is just as important.
Newborn skin is delicate — and so is the baby’s immune system. While there are several normal newborn rashes, chemicals, fragrances, and dyes in clothing, detergents, and baby products can cause newborn skin irritation, dryness, chafing, and rashes. However, there’s much you can do to protect your baby from these skin problems.
The upside to baby’s skin sensitivity? Your touch on your newborn’s skin has a soothing, nurturing effect — and is critical to your baby’s development.