For young children, there's no safer place than the comfort of home. While toddlers aged one to three years don't interact with much more than toys and soft toys, they still need the attention of their parents to help them protect their health from the irritants around them. Keeping your little one's delicate skin healthy is an important step that cannot be overlooked.
What are some things that irritate your baby's skin?
A little one's young skin, which has not yet fully developed its immune system, is more delicate than our adult bodies. Parents may overlook ordinary things that can irritate their little ones' skin. They may forget that the laundry detergent or ordinary soaps we use every day are not always suitable for their children's skin. This causes children to experience itching, irritation, and redness, and the condition is even more severe in young children with sensitive skin. Parents should therefore check carefully before choosing to use the following ingredients with items they use around their children:
- Common detergents and fabric softeners that contain fragrances and other compounds that are not suitable for children's skin, such as surfactants or colorants, can easily cause allergies. If an allergic reaction occurs, the child's skin will become dry and red. It is best to choose a detergent that has been certified for irritation testing, such as Baby Mild 2in1 White Sakura baby detergent.
- Perfumed soaps and shampoos, no matter how sweet they smell, are not always gentle enough for your baby's skin. Many perfumes contain chemicals that can irritate the skin. To ensure that the soaps and shampoos you use are gentle on your baby's skin, parents should look for products that clearly state that they have been hypoallergenic tested, such as Ultra Mild White Sakura Head & Body Baby Bath.
In addition to the cleaning agents mentioned above, environmental factors such as extremely hot or dry weather, food stains or saliva during the day, or even fluffy pets can also irritate your child's skin. Parents should therefore be aware of any allergic reactions in their child early to ensure prompt response.
How should I care for my child's sensitive skin?
A child's skin is already delicate and sensitive to external stimuli, and it doesn't fully develop until they're two years old. Symptoms of sensitive skin in children include dry, red skin and rashes. They may also experience itching, flaking, and peeling skin, which is often caused by exposure to chemicals. Important times for parents to pay attention include after their child has bathed, washed their hair, and washed their hands with soap, applied creams, and lotions, or used products containing perfume, or worn clothing that has been washed with harsh chemicals. As soon as any of the above symptoms are noticed, parents should immediately care for their little one with the following methods.
1. Immediately avoid using any products containing perfume or harsh chemicals.
2. Try not to bathe your baby for more than 10-15 minutes to prevent dry skin.
3. Use lotion with natural ingredients to replenish moisture to the skin after bathing, during the day and before bed.
4. Dress your baby in loose, comfortable clothing to reduce skin friction and irritation.
5. Protect your baby from the sun by regularly applying sunscreen with an SPF of 15.
6. Watch for signs of skin irritation to determine the cause and prevent repeated allergic reactions to the same irritant.
7. Clean the entire house regularly to prevent the buildup of germs.
Why should parents choose lotion specifically designed for children?
Because the skin is a crucial barrier that protects your baby's body from external factors, young children's skin isn't yet able to maintain proper moisture levels to function optimally. Therefore, moisturizers are essential. With frequent exposure to moisturizers throughout the day, babies need to be pampered with lotions specifically designed for babies, ensuring their skin stays soft, smooth, and moisturized for a long time. This includes Babi Mild Ultra Mild White Sakura Baby Lotion, a gentle, lightweight formula that absorbs quickly and isn't sticky. Enriched with concentrated white sakura essence and vitamin E, it's also free of ethyl alcohol, parabens, silicone, and artificial colors. It's also hypoallergenic and dermatologist-approved, making it a safe choice for parents to care for their baby's delicate skin.
