With the appearance of a baby in the family, the time of constant "alertness" comes for the parents. A baby needs to be fed, changed, washed, put to bed up to 10-15 times a day. But there are also obligatory hygiene procedures in the mornings and evenings. Gymnastics and massage. Walking. Often, parents simply give up due to the fact that caring for a child takes an incredible amount of time and effort. And it's so easy to miss or overlook something!

It is because of such an oversight in the skin folds in newborns that diaper rash, diaper dermatitis, prickly heat usually appear.

These skin lesions are very painful for the baby and make the baby cry and be capricious. The task of parents is to minimize the possibility of inflammation by thorough daily examination and care of the baby's folds. The fact is that even if the newborn is bathed every day, during the day natural discharge appears in the folds, plus the child repeatedly spits up milk, which tends to flow over the ears and neck.

How to handle folds in babies

Examination and care assumes that in the morning and in the afternoon, the mother examines the natural skin folds of the newborn (places behind the ears, under the neck, armpits, folds under the knees and on the elbows, folds in the ankles and wrists). These places are wiped from bottom to top with a damp baby napkin or a swab dipped in boiled water. After drying soft cloth or with a dry cotton swab, the folds can be greased with baby oil.

Mistakes of parents, after which there are irritations on the skin of the folds:

• the skin is rubbed by the fabric from which the baby's everyday clothes are sewn;
• the baby was not changed on time, and he was in a wet diaper for a long time;
• after bathing, the skin folds were poorly wiped off, and moisture remained in them;
• the baby was sweating at home or while walking, and the parents did not pay attention;
• the child is too wrapped up, air access to the skin is blocked.

Prevention of skin irritation in the folds of a newborn:

• dress infant follows in loose clothes, sewn out with seams and made of soft natural fabric;
• change disposable diaper it is necessary every three hours, the diaper and reusable diaper are replaced with clean ones after each pee. It is permissible not to change the diaper longer at night. If the baby pooped, he washes and changes immediately!
• processing the baby after the bath should take a certain time, during which the whole body is examined and blotted;
• you need to pay attention to the general condition of the child's skin several times a day. This examination is easy to carry out as long as you hold the baby in your arms and hug it. We just run our hand over the head, grabbing the area under the neck and at the same time touching the legs. If the head-neck-legs are wet, wipe them with a dry cloth on the diaper, remove the sliders or socks and send them to dry.
• the baby is dressed in one layer taking into account the room temperature. In the cool season, when the heating is turned off, the child simply puts on clean shirts and pants made of denser and warmer fabric. In hot weather, babies should be left naked more often, with or without one diaper.

The best way to handle folds in a newborn

If, nevertheless, the baby's skin was overlooked, then before the visit of the pediatrician, you need to understand what we are dealing with and how best to handle the folds. The options can be as follows:

Diaper dermatitis

Allergic skin reaction to diapers, diapers. It occurs in the area of ​​the groin folds in the case of a prolonged presence of a child in a wet or damp diaper or diaper. In case of dermatitis, moisturizers, Bepanten ointment, zinc diaper cream, air baths are recommended to treat folds in newborns.

Diaper rash

This is an inflammation of the skin folds. It may look like slight redness, and when neglected it will be bright red with erosions, weeping cracks and rashes. Diaper rash is found all over the body, as a rule, behind the neck, ears, in armpits, elbow and knee bends, wrists and ankles.

Similar inflammatory processes, in general, occur in almost every baby. Only daily examination of potential problem areas and daily treatment of the newborn's folds helps to identify them.

It is better to wipe the folds of a newborn in case of diaper rash with warm boiled water or herbal decoction. Dried with a soft cloth, folds are lubricated with baby oil or cream. If, when examining the baby, redness was found, then after washing it is necessary to lubricate the folds with Bepanten, Panthenol, Baniocin ointments, zinc paste or cream for a diaper with zinc.

Prickly heat

Skin rash in the form of small blister pimples. It occurs in the folds of the neck, behind the ears, and spreads throughout the body. To eliminate prickly heat, it is recommended that the child be without clothes for a long time, bathing in herbal decoctions and treating rashes with anti-inflammatory ointments. It is believed that with prickly heat it is better to treat the skin of newborns with talcum powder, because it has a drying effect.

The need for daily examination and treatment of the child on the changing table remains until the moment of his first adulthood (4-6 months). By this age, the number of folds decreases, the neck is stretched, the baby is already quite active, he begins to "defend" his rights to free movement and does not allow himself to be wrapped up excessively.

Whatever aspect you touch, we can always say about newborns that they are not a reduced copy of an adult, which means that their body functions according to its own laws. This even applies to the skin. The skin of a newborn baby has its own characteristics, which sometimes cause anxiety in young parents. The skin of the baby is delicate and prone to irritation, therefore it requires special attention. In order to avoid problems and inflammation, it is necessary to carefully look after her. When a child has clean skin, no diaper rash, rashes, the newborn feels comfortable, sleeps well, does not worry and is not capricious.

Skin features

When the baby arrives, his skin is covered with a layer of cheese-like lubricant. This lubricant acts as a barrier, because in the mother's tummy the baby was surrounded amniotic fluid... In the old days, this lubricant was washed off immediately after birth, now it is believed that it should be absorbed into the skin.

When the issue with lubrication on the skin is leveled, the mother may notice that the baby's skin is too red. This is completely normal. Firstly, in the blood of a newborn child, erythrocytes are contained in an increased amount. Secondly, the layer of subcutaneous fat in the crumbs is still very poorly developed, which means that the blood vessels are very close to the skin, and they are clearly visible. In addition to a red tint, a vascular pattern may simply appear on the skin.

Poor development of the subcutaneous fat layer "rewards" the baby's skin with one more feature. Newborn babies are easily hypothermic and freeze. At the same time, a "marble" pattern appears on the skin.

All mothers note that the skin of a newborn baby is very soft and velvety to the touch. Infant fluff, which covers the shoulders, back, and sometimes the hips of the baby, gives a special velvety to the skin. However, already on the 2-3rd day of life, the baby's skin becomes dry and begins to peel off. Thus, the adaptation of the skin to the air environment after the water environment is manifested. Work sebaceous glands has not yet been adjusted, so the skin is devoid of a protective lipid film that helps to retain moisture. Most often, the skin of the extremities peels off: palms and heels.

Often, various rashes can be seen on the skin of a newborn. Little white dots that look like pimples are milia, sebaceous cysts. They are completely safe, appear in the process of adjusting the work of the sebaceous glands and disappear without a trace without any intervention. Red, inflamed pimples, sometimes called "blooms," are the result of hormonal changes. After the physical separation from the mother's body, the baby's body begins to produce its own hormones, which naturally affects the external condition of the skin.

It turns out that most of the anxiety symptoms are phenomena that are completely normal for a newborn child. The older your little one gets, the more his skin becomes like an adult's skin and outward appearance, and by the way of functioning.

Skin care rules

• In order not to injure the delicate skin of the baby, the adult's nails should be cut short and sawn off;
• If an adult has any sores on his hands (eg, boils, nail fungus, inflamed burrs), then better care entrust the child to a healthy person;
• It is not recommended to abuse hygiene products: use baby soap without allergenic fragrances, use water-based baby cream ();
• Use only high quality baby cosmetics.

We wash the baby

Every morning, after the baby wakes up, it must be washed with boiled water.

Morning care is more convenient to carry out on the changing table, since the necessary items will be stably placed on it. The water temperature in the first days is 36-37⁰C, it can be gradually reduced and brought to room temperature (25⁰C).

1. We start by treating the eyes: with a cotton ball dipped in boiled water, wipe the eye from the outer corner to the inner corner with smooth movements without pressure. We use an individual cotton ball for each eye.
2. Wipe the outside of the nose with a damp cotton ball. From the inside, the nostrils are cleaned with a cotton flag, making rotational movements. The flagellum is pre-moistened with boiled water.
3. We process the ears with a cotton wool flagellum, cleaning off the sulfur from the skin of the external auditory canal. It is not worth pushing the flagellum deeper, since the sulfur is not removed at the same time, but is pushed into the ear canal. It is enough to clean the ears 2 times a week.
4. Wipe the face and behind the ears with a cotton ball.
5. The umbilical wound needs to be treated 2 times a day with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, then brilliant green (about correct processing).
6. After each stool, the baby must be washed with warm running water.

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After bathing the child, smear the perineum and groin folds with baby cream. Because the composition of creams includes Castor oil, glycerin, beeswax, it softens and nourishes the skin, and also protects it from all kinds of microbes. Immediately after bathing, it is necessary to treat the baby's skin cosmetic oil for newborns, lotion or powder.

Skin problems

Most often, parents are frightened by the appearance of crusts on the scalp of the crumbs (seborrheic crusts). This is not a disease, it is easy to fight it. Before each bathing, the crusts are smeared with baby cream, and during bathing they are wiped with a sterile gauze napkin. Movements should be light without pressure, strong friction will lead to the appearance of wounds. (Reading)

• Prickly heat. If there is prickly heat on the child's body, then you just need to prevent overheating, avoiding unnecessarily warm clothes. On the early stage normal hygiene for a newborn baby is quite enough. While bathing, you can add chamomile infusion to the water, or a decoction of oak bark - (about treatment);
• Diaper rash. When diaper rash appears Special attention give skin care after each trip to the toilet. Let the baby's skin "breathe" more often (the same air baths described above), diapers and diapers must be changed every few hours. After changing the diapers of the child, it is imperative to wash it off with running water, in extreme cases - wipe it with baby sanitary napkins - Details;
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Children's skin is delicate and vulnerable, so parents need to know what to use so that there are no problems with it. Many funds are allowed to be used both to treat irritation that has already arisen and to prevent its appearance.

The choice of the best remedy for diaper rash in newborns depends on the cause of its appearance, the place of localization and the degree of neglect. Diaper rash (intertrigo) is most often caused by prolonged contact with moisture, rubbing with clothing, or overheating.

In places of natural folds on the skin (behind the ears, on the neck, on the bends of the arms and legs, in the groin or buttocks), redness and a rash appear. The child becomes moody, does not sleep well, the place may ache and itch. When the first signs of a problem are found, measures must be taken, otherwise weeping wounds develop. The risk of a secondary infection increases.

Together with the use of any means, it is necessary to take other measures:

• regularly carry out water procedures, you can add decoctions of medicinal herbs to the water;
• after the bath, the skin is soaked dry and the baby is left without clothes for a while;
• the diaper needs to be changed in a timely manner;
• clothes should be suitable for the temperature of the air, should not be wrapped too much, sweating worsens irritation on the skin.

How can diaper rash be cured? For irritation, a remedy in the form of oils, ointment, cream, powder can be chosen. Recipes from traditional medicine are popular.

It is useful to combine any drugs with medicinal baths.

1. Potassium permanganate will help dry weeping rashes, disinfect the surface and speed up healing. A few drops of potassium permanganate are dissolved in a glass of water, after which the solution is added to the bathing water.
2. Oak bark has astringent, antiseptic properties. The chopped grass is poured with boiling water and infused for 30 minutes. After that, the broth is added to the bath.
3. Chamomile, yarrow, a series will effectively introduce the fight against diaper rash in a child.

Any herbal ingredients must be used with caution. There may be an allergic response.

Dealing with the problem

Protective agents will help prevent skin irritation and inflammation. It is recommended to use them before each diaper change.

The Bubchen series includes not only oils and creams, but also powder. From birth, you can apply oil to your skin. The cream will create a film on the skin that protects against adverse factors. The composition may include chamomile or calendula, zinc oxide, panthenol and other components that reduce skin.

For diaper rash, Sanosan ointment is prescribed. It is based on natural oil olive and milk protein, which protect delicate skin babies. Prevents the appearance of diaper rash, but it is possible to treat a mild stage of damage. The skin softens, calms down, discomfort disappears. All components are hypoallergenic, there are no dyes in the composition.

Bepanten cream is often chosen in order to prevent damage. For therapeutic purposes, a remedy is prescribed in the form of an ointment. Apply to the skin daily, with light, circular movements. Helps to cope with weeping wounds, dries and prevents bacteria from entering.

From diaper rash in newborns, the Desitin remedy helps. The ointment contains zinc oxide as the main anti-inflammatory component. The active substance with additional components creates a film on the problem area that does not allow harmful bacteria to pass through. Excess moisture is absorbed, the surface is dried and disinfected. You need to apply three times a day.

Mustela cream heals, dries, softens and disinfects the surface. When applied to the skin, the composition is evenly distributed and quickly penetrates into the focus of inflammation, has no odor. The red and inflamed area quickly begins to shrink.

Pantestin has antimicrobial, wound healing, disinfecting properties due to miramistin and panthenol. Thanks to the composition, local defenses increase, and inflammation disappears.

Weleda includes plants such as calendula, chamomile. They help reduce inflammation, irritation and have an antiseptic effect. The area dries up and heals quickly. The hypoallergenic formula is suitable even for babies.

All these funds relieve itching, reduce the area of ​​inflammation, heal small wounds on the body of the baby. They will help prevent the development of a more serious stage when an infection joins. The formulations must be applied to a dry, clean body, in a thin layer, and then left to completely absorb.

Help oils

Vegetable oil safely and effectively removes inflammation and irritation in any part of the baby's body. The oil is applied to the washed and dried folds.

For the delicate skin of babies, you can choose olive or fir oil for diaper rash. The selected type of oil is boiled for 15 minutes in a water bath and cooled. Smear the problem area with a small amount of the product. The procedure is carried out three times a day.

Diaper rash can help sea ​​buckthorn oil... It heals wounds and abrasions on the skin, relieves pain and eliminates the inflammatory focus.

If a problem occurs, the oil must be applied after water procedures. The effect becomes noticeable the very next day. Sea buckthorn oil should be used with caution, as it can cause an allergic reaction and irritation will only intensify.

Caring parents describe the positive properties of sea buckthorn oil: “When my daughter was three months old, I bought diapers, which caused redness and irritation in the groin. The treatment began with air baths and sea buckthorn oil. The redness passed quickly. Now I smear the folds as a prophylaxis. "

Often caring mothers for newborns choose Vaseline oil. It softens irritated skin, disinfects and relieves inflammation. The composition is applied in a thin layer to the affected area. As a preventive measure, the folds are smeared with oil after bathing before each diaper change.

Oils do not cause side reactions, gently care for the skin, soften the surface without harm to health.

The emergence of difficulties

In the case of attaching fungal or bacterial infection against the background of severe inflammation and redness, pustules appear. The child's condition is deteriorating. In this case, only antibacterial or antifungal agents can help.

Good remedy Sudocrem fights irritation, itching and inflammation. The composition disinfects the surface, destroys bacteria and fungus. Apply directly to the problem area no more than once a day.

Synthomycin ointment treats inflammation of the skin caused by bacteria. After the first application, the child's condition improves, the place stops itching and hurting.

Candide ointment is used if a fungal infection has joined the symptoms of diaper rash. Not recommended for open wounds.

It is convenient to use Baneocin in the form of a powder. Treat the affected area on the neck or groin area. The inflammation quickly passes, the weeping wounds dry out and shrink. The use of the drug in the form of an ointment is allowed.

Diaper rash can be treated with Zinc Ointment. It has antibacterial and wound healing properties. The inflamed area on the child's skin dries up, stops itching, hurting and causing discomfort. It is recommended to use it no more than twice a day.

Salicylic ointment disinfects the surface, reduces the area of ​​inflammation, heals wounds and absorbs excess fluid. In children, it is allowed to use only 1% ointment.

The formulations are applied in a thin layer directly to the affected area and only after examination by a doctor. It is imperative to observe the dosage and duration of treatment.

It is best to inspect and treat the folds of the newborn twice a day, for example, in the morning after a night's sleep and throughout the day, for example, after lunch.

Conduct this procedure best of all a special nursery wet wipe or a cotton swab dipped in boiled water. Further, the treatment sites must be dried with a soft cloth or dry cotton swab. All folds are lubricated with special baby oil, boiled olive or sunflower oil.

Excellent remedies for all sorts of skin irritations are:

1. ointment "Bepanthenol", which is very effective for diaper dermatitis;
2. ointment "Panthenol", which helps fight diaper rash;
3. Baniocin ointment is an excellent remedy for skin redness;
4. special creams for diapers that contain zinc;
5. herbal decoctions with which you can wipe the folds and bathe the baby with prickly heat.

What problems can be with the skin of a newborn

Improper processing of folds can lead to quite serious consequences that will adversely affect the well-being, health and mood of the baby. Skin irritation can occur for the following reasons:

• the use of clothing and baby bedding made of coarse fabrics and with seams that can easily rub and injure the delicate skin of the baby;
• untimely diaper change and a long stay of a newborn in a wet diaper or diaper;
• poor water drying and ventilation of the baby's folds after bathing ();
• for a long time the child is sweaty at home or on a walk, from which the skin of the folds on the neck most often suffers;
• wrapping up the baby and lack of access to his skin for air.

Gaps in daily wrinkle handling can lead to common infant problems such as:

• as a manifestation of an allergic reaction to wet diapers or diapers, in which air baths and moisturizers are effective.
• - inflammatory processes on the skin, which usually appear in the form of redness, to which, after a while, erosion, rashes or weeping cracks can join. V in this case it is recommended to rinse with herbal decoctions and lubricate with baby creams with zinc or oil.
• - A rash on the skin of small pimples with blisters. With this irritation, it is recommended to bathe in herbal decoctions, lubricate dry skin with anti-inflammatory ointments, as well as prolonged air baths.

It is recommended to carry out daily examination and processing of infant folds on the surface of the changing table, until the child reaches six months of age. From the age of 6 months, significantly fewer folds will remain on the baby's body and their processing will no longer be required.

How to prevent skin irritation problems

The most effective preventive measures are daily regular hygienic care for the baby. It must be dressed in loose cotton clothing, and should not be wrapped excessively. Also, do not forget about the regular change of the diaper, washing after each bowel movement.

Air baths are considered an excellent remedy after each washing of the baby. A child with thoroughly dried skin should be left naked for a while, which is especially important in the summer, when it is hot indoors and outdoors. In this way, parents will be able to avoid many serious skin problems and preserve the health of the child's skin, as well as his good mood and well-being.

Sterile oil is recommended by pediatricians and neonatologists as best remedy for the care of the newborn. Its scope is very wide: prevention of diaper rash, treatment of skin folds from serum lubrication, massage, softening of the scalp and body after bathing.

Today you can find a large number of oils from various manufacturers on the shelves of pharmacies and children's stores. In addition to the essential components themselves, such products contain fragrances and fragrances that can lead to allergies. Manufacturers convince in the safety of their products, but it is wiser to prepare the oil for newborns yourself. Today we will show you how to do this.

The best option for the baby's delicate skin will be self-prepared mixtures of oils

Types of oils

The variety of oils is able to satisfy any need for use. Each species has its own unique properties that you will not find in any other variety.

The following types of oils can be found on sale today:

• sweet acacia - has excellent antiseptic properties, nourishes and soothes sensitive skin;
• apricot kernels - perfectly regenerates tissues, is an excellent medicine for dermatitis;
• vanilla is an excellent balm;
• clove - has antiallergic, bactericidal and antioxidant effect;
• St. John's wort - relieves inflammation in skin diseases, relieves itching after insect bites;
• ginger - softening mucous membranes for colds, relieving inflammation;
• cocoa - moisturizes lips, relieves muscle pain;
• sea ​​buckthorn - has a wound healing effect, first aid for burns;
• olive - light antiseptic effect, moisturizing and softening of the skin;
• peach - removal of redness and skin irritation;
• sunflower - moisturizing and regenerating the skin;
• tea tree - relieves inflammation, has antiseptic properties, helps against insect bites;
• camphor - provides a cleansing, irritating and wound healing effect.

Ginger oil is excellent in reducing inflammation and softening the skin

What are oils used for?

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Scope of sterile oil:

• cleaning of the nasal passages;
• ear processing;
• lubrication of dry baby skin;
• removal of generic serum lubricant;
• treatment of intertrigo areas with redness that appears;
• while taking baths;
• for massage.

Sea buckthorn oil

The area of ​​application of sea buckthorn oil is very wide. It is actively used as a remedy for relieving inflammation and healing wounds. It holds the record for vitamin content. For babies who have recently been born, this type of oil is used not only as a prophylactic, but also as a therapeutic agent.

Sea buckthorn berry oil perfectly regenerates and heals injured skin

Diaper rash and burns treatment

In case of burns, with extensive skin lesions, wounds that are difficult to heal, as well as in the presence of bedsores, sea buckthorn oil will be an excellent medicine. Previously, the skin must be treated with a disinfectant - for example, a solution of potassium permanganate (5%) or furacilin (1 tablet per 100 ml). Then the gauze is folded in 6 layers and moistened with oil, and then cover the damaged area. Secure the bandage with a bandage. The procedure should be carried out daily. When the area and nature of the damage is small, for example, cracks on the lips or the appearance of diaper rash in infants, you should lubricate the damaged area 1-2 times a day without using a compress.

Treatment of gingivitis and stomatitis

Children's stomatitis is perfectly treated with sea buckthorn oil, even with extensive damage to the oral cavity. For treatment, the agent is applied to all damaged mucous areas after eating. You need to lubricate up to 4 times a day. You can use this remedy from the moment of birth, having carried out a preliminary test for an allergic reaction. To check, apply a drop of oil to the armpit or forearm area and monitor the reaction during the day.

When the mucous membranes have been damaged as a result of injury or there are small ulcers from stomatitis, an oiled cotton swab should be applied to the damaged area. Such procedures are recommended for children over 5 years old.

Stomatitis occurs in children quite often, so sea buckthorn oil helps out great

Cold treatment

You can also use sea buckthorn oil to prevent the formation of dry crusts in the spout, especially with existing rhinitis of an atrophic and protracted nature. Its ability to relieve inflammation and kill germs will play an important role in this matter. The oil is instilled into a nose 2 drops 3 times a day. The course of treatment is from 3 to 10 days. Approved for use in children over 1 year old.

Camphor oil

Camphor oil is also curative. It has the ability to penetrate deeply into tissues and warm up well, which is why the oil is so popular as a means for compresses during colds. A slightly heated oil is applied to the back and chest, rubbed into the skin with light movements, after which the back and chest are covered with a clean flannel cloth or cotton wool. We remind you that any warming procedures are contraindicated at elevated body temperature. The minimum age for treatment with camphor oil is 2 years. Contraindications will also be a tendency to allergic reactions, epilepsy and lack of skin integrity.

Peach oil

Existing irritations, dermatitis and diaper rash can be treated with peach oil. This type of oil, like the apricot oil, is also great for cleansing a baby's nose. Before using it, the nasal passages should be treated with saline. A cotton flag dipped in peach oil is inserted into the prepared nostril and scrolled several times, clearing the nasal passage.

Peach oil on the nose is great for removing mucus

The use of essential oils for baths and massage

Weak solutions essential oils can also be used for bathing and massage. It is strictly forbidden to give essential oils to infants inside. We bring to your attention the correct ratios of oil and bathing water for babies from 0 to 12 months:
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• from birth to 2 months - 1 drop per 15 ml of carrier oil massage agent, 1 drop per bath;
• from 2 to 12 months - 1 drop per 10 ml of oil massage agent, 1 drop per bath.

In pharmacies and children's stores, you can buy ready-made massage products, which are based on olive oil and additional essential oils. Aromatherapy massage for infants can be carried out with natural plant-based products (apricot or grape seed oil, linseed, almond or jojoba). You can buy such funds either in a pharmacy or in a hypermarket. Pediatricians are allowed to use, but without fanaticism, essential oils that promote calm, relaxation and sleep, such as chamomile, lavender or tea tree.

Essential oil applied undiluted to baby skin can cause burns. Before use, be sure to warm up the oil for massage of the baby in the palms of your hands.

The oil composition is perfect for a newborn massage

The healing properties of essential oils

Each oil has its own special properties. Below is a list of some of them:

• Apricot and sweet almonds - nourish and moisturize the delicate skin of babies.
• Chamomile, rose, lavender - soothe, relieve pain and relax.
• Eucalyptus - cleansing the respiratory tract.
• Peppermint - refreshes, helps with digestive disorders, soothes and relieves inflammation.
• Rosemary - stimulation and recovery.
• St. John's wort - fast healing navel, relieving pain and inflammation.
• Oregano and rosemary - normalize muscle tone, moisturize and nourish the skin, relieve irritation.
• Dill - relieves cramps and colic, relieves pain, has a calming effect.
• Sage - healing wounds, burns, cuts, getting rid of the formed crusts, relieving pain, inflammation, reducing diaper rash (see also:).
• Coconut is an excellent base for baby massage products: it has antiseptic and moisturizing properties. Pure coconut oil is rarely used for massage; it is more often used as an additive to other oil components in a 1: 3 ratio.

Restrictions for children under 2 years of age

Well-refined essential oils rarely cause allergic reactions when used as directed. It should be borne in mind that there are a number of restrictions for children under 2 years old:

• aromatherapy should not be performed on newborns under 2 weeks of age;
• the use of essential oils is possible only after consultation with a pediatrician;

Before using oils, it is better to consult a pediatrician.

• babies over 2 weeks old can use essential oils (almond or grape seed) for massage, with the addition of chamomile, rose and lavender;
• upon reaching 2 months of age, you can add lemon, cinnamon, orange and sandalwood to the massage agent;
• for one-year-old children, mint can be used, and for children over 2.5 years old - eucalyptus.

Sterile oil preparation

Before using any baby care products, be sure to check them for an allergic reaction. A drop of the product must be applied to the baby's skin and follow the reaction during the day. Reddened skin or the appearance of a rash is a sign of an allergy, which means that this remedy cannot be used. Be sure to use this rule strictly with all means for caring for a child.

We check the quality

All oils must be sterilized before use. Regular commercial oil, even vegetable oil, should not be applied to baby skin.

Vegetable oils it is better not to use for cosmetic purposes without sterilization

You can make oil for newborns from quality olive or linseed oil first spin. Some people use unrefined sunflower oil, although pediatricians consider it coarser. As a container, you will need small jars with lids or small glass bottles. This container must first be prepared: calcined or sterilized in a steam bath. First, the oil product is checked for quality: pour into a glass and put in a dark place for half an hour. The appearance of sediment - good sign... Flake appearance is bad.

Sterilization process

How is the boiling process carried out? You will need oil, a glass jar, and a large saucepan. Sterilization takes place in a water bath in the following way:

• The pot is filled with water. The product is poured into the jar for sterilization. The bottom of the pan is covered with a cloth, a jar is placed on top. This point is necessary to prevent the jar from cracking during boiling. The jar should be heated gradually, so you shouldn't put it in boiling water right away.
• A saucepan with a jar is placed on the stove over high heat. When the water boils, the fire should be reduced to a minimum. How long should it take to pasteurize? It takes 5 to 30 minutes to boil the contents of the jar. Make sure only water is boiling. Boiled linseed or olive oil may catch fire. If this happens, first of all, cover the pan with a lid, so the air will stop flowing, and the fire will go out. Never extinguish oil with water. This is fraught with a chemical reaction followed by an explosion.
• The sterilized product should be completely cooled at room temperature, the jar should be closed with a lid and stored in a dark place.

Purchase of pharmacy and store oil

It is not always convenient to boil oil, it is much easier to buy a ready-made version in children's store, since there is a great choice today. Any caring mother wants to choose only the best and safest for her baby. What should be a quality product? How to find out if a product is harmless:

1. Read the composition. The composition indicated in English should be read to you by a store employee. It is important to know that the components should not include:
   • formaldehydes, parabens, phenoxyethanol, triclosan;
   • any dyes and preservatives;
   • sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).
2. The product should be odorless or with a minimal tinge of herbal extracts.
3. Check the label for an indication of the recommended age for use. For newborn babies, only hypoallergenic options are suitable.
4. A previously unused product should be checked for allergies. Apply a drop of the product to the skin and monitor the reaction.

Before buying, it is imperative to read the composition and related information

Rating of the best oils for newborn care

Bubchen - for a comprehensive daily care

Most often used as a cleaning agent when changing a diaper. All components are hypoallergenic, which allows you to use the product for babies from the first days of life. The content of natural essential oils is supplemented with extracts of various herbs and vitamin E. The product is perfectly absorbed, and you will not find any preservatives or dyes in its composition.

Bebble - for body

Natural chamomile essential oil, which is part of the product, softens, moisturizes the skin and relieves inflammation (we recommend reading :). It will be convenient and pleasant to smear the product on the baby's skin due to its natural consistency and quick absorption. Use it for massage and scalp scabs.

Johnsons Baby - for a comprehensive daily care

It is possible to use this product for daily hygiene of the child from the moment of birth. It is great for both massage and cleansing of the nose, ears and skin folds. Milk crusts on the baby's head can also be treated with this tool. Dermatological testing has proven that it is hypoallergenic.

Johnson's Baby Oils range is great for the delicate skin of a newborn

Вaba Moments Chicco - for massage and skin care

The product is excellent for the care of baby skin and perfectly copes with the effects of seborrheic dermatitis in infants. Thanks to the rice bran extract included in the oil, baby's skin becomes smooth, soft and velvety. The product is quickly absorbed. In the composition you will not find any dyes, or parabens, or preservatives, or alcohol.