How to keep your baby's skin soft this summer

Summer is almost here, which means your baby's skin needs extra care and nourishment. As a new parent, it's natural not to know how to take care of your baby's skin in the summer, as the weather can lead to many skin problems. While these can be a nuisance, you can mitigate them by incorporating a routine skin care program into your baby.

"The high temperature often causes irritation and discomfort for babies. Some common problems in the summer are heat rashes, diaper rashes, dry skin and thorny heat. Since a baby's skin is thin and delicate, perspiration can cause clogged pores, which aggravates these problems. To reduce any discomfort and keep your baby cool, use products recommended by doctors, enriched with natural ingredients and keep the skin well hydrated, hydrated and nourished forever, "says Dr. Subhashini NS , expert in Ayurveda, R & D, The Himalaya. Pharmaceutical company.

Here are some tips to make sure your baby's skin stays healthy throughout the summer.

• Refresh the skin with a bath.

The bath is the best way to eliminate perspiration and keep the skin clean. Use lukewarm water and avoid hot water. You can also opt for a refreshing baby soap and infused soap with herbal extracts like neem, which helps protect baby's skin, and watermelon, which helps keep baby's skin cool and fresh .

• Soothe the skin with a lotion.

You can opt for a calamine lotion containing natural ingredients such as aloe vera, hazelnut oil and mustard oil. Aloe vera helps moisturize the skin, hazel oil helps soothe rashes and mustard oil helps reduce itchiness.

• Keep the thorny heat at bay.

To relieve your baby's thorny heat, it is advisable to use a baby powder with prickly heat. It helps soothe the skin and keep it dry. A small amount of pungent heat powder with natural ingredients like neem helps relieve itching and soothes the skin, while vetiver helps refresh your baby's skin.

• Use diaper rash cream.

Changing the diaper frequently in the summer helps to keep the skin cool and to prevent rashes. In addition, choose a rash cream containing almond oil and yashad bhasma (an ayurvedic zinc-based medicine). Almond oil acts as a moisturizer and yashad bhasma helps reduce inflammation of the skin and heal rashes.

• Use baby wipes for quick cleaning.

Baby wipes are ideal for refreshing baby anywhere, anytime. You can opt for extra-large Indian lotus and aloe vera wipes, which are useful for cleaning baby's skin. The Indian lotus helps to keep the skin supple and the aloe vera moisturizes the skin.

Keeping your baby comfortable during the summer is essential to enjoy the season. Choose lightweight cotton and linen fabrics to dress your baby and choose a layer of the right size to prevent rashes. Overall, use natural products without parabens, phthalates, alcohol and mineral oils, safe for baby's skin.

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