Bathtime And Baby Care Tips All Mothers Should Know

When it comes to bathing your baby, it can be tempting to use any product you can get your hands on – but not all products are safe for your baby’s sensitive skin! In fact, many babies are allergic to the chemicals in their bath products, and those with sensitive skin may be affected even by more natural ingredients such as olive oil or cocoa butter. These bathtime and baby care tips all mothers should know will help keep their baby safe while they take their daily bath.

  1. Use Baby-specific Products

Baby skin is very sensitive and needs special care, so make sure all of your bath products are labeled “for sensitive skin” or “for babies.” Using adult products on your baby will almost always cause more harm than good, so be sure to use only the products that were designed for their delicate skin.

  1. Avoid Certain Ingredients

Certain ingredients in bath products can be harmful to babies. Check the list of ingredients and avoid any that may potentially cause problems for your baby. The ingredients you should avoid are dyes, fragrances/perfumes, phthalates, triclosan, and parabens (See ingredient list, for example).

  1. Consider Alternative Products

Think of all the products you use around your house to clean and organize. Those chemicals aren’t good for the baby, so why would they be good for your baby during bathtime? The best alternative is to use organic products that cleanse the baby without harming them. These products are often a bit more expensive, but they can greatly impact your baby’s health. You should be able to find organic skin cleaners, moisturizers, and other bath products at natural food stores or online.

  1. Use a Natural Baby Bath

You don’t need to make your baby bath, but if you do choose to try one, be sure it’s only natural ingredients. Many store-bought baby baths now contain soy milk, cocoa butter, aloe vera gel, and other natural ingredients. These products can help keep the skin soft and moisturized without using harmful chemicals.

  1. Use Natural Baby Shampoo

Just like with baby shampoo, you don’t need to make your baby shampoo. Learn how to choose the right shampoo for your baby and use natural ingredients to help keep their skin healthy.

  1. Choose Safe Sinks and Toys

Babies are very sensitive, so they can become irritated by harsh chemicals in toilet seats, countertops, toys, and bathtubs. To ensure that your products are safe for baby’s sensitive skin, check the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website [1] for a list of “Safe” and “Dirty” products. They have a test at the end of each product that indicates how it is “safe for your baby” or not.

  1. Look for Natural Preservatives

If you can find all-natural products without preservatives, it will help to keep the baby healthy and safe. Some products come in a package that says they are preservative free, but there may be hidden ingredients that can cause irritation and other problems for your baby. Some of the chemicals with which mom should watch out are propylene glycol, sorbitol and methylparaben.

It’s important to ensure that your baby takes their bath with a loving and caring touch. You should use organic products because they help keep your baby healthy, soft, and moisturized without harmful chemicals.

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