Baby Skin Care During Summers

The rising temperature can cause another set of health issues – Baby Skin Care. Here are some remedies which will assist you tackle summer skin issues in babies, like prickly heat , dry skin, eczema, and diaper dermatitis .

Here are some important Baby Skin Care tips –

• Dab a damp clean cloth on the heat rash to cool the area. Then, dab with a dry towel to soak the moisture. Excessive moisture on the baby’s body can lead to chills and cold.
• Cool/room temperature water baths during the peak hour of the day can also help provide some relief. Go for lukewarm water if cool water is a big no-no for you.
• Use aloe vera gel to soothe skin irritation.
• Oatmeal poultices dipped in cool water can be dabbed on areas affected by heat rashes and eczema.
• Give the baby some diaper-free time. You may try the elimination communication method to train your baby to start using the toilet and make her wear light, cotton underwear instead of diapers. Elimination communication is a way to recognise your little one’s signals to pass stool/urine so that you can take her to the toilet to eliminate body waste. This method works two ways as the baby also gets trained to pass urine/stool when held in a particular position on the toilet bowl.
• Mix a teaspoon of sandalwood powder and a pinch of turmeric in cool filtered water to make a thin paste. This paste can be applied on heat rashes and insect bites for instant relief.
• Try an ice cube if you cannot find anything to soothe your baby’s discomfort. Ice cubes can come in handy to soothe prickly heat, eczema, and also insect bites.
• Reposition the baby when she is sleeping, and don’t let her lie down in one position for long as it can lead to heat rashes during summers.

For concerns related to newborn skin care, visit our Pediatrics Department or book an appointment with us.