Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

We all know that our skin is one of the most delicate part of our body and we do many things to take care of our skin. We know too that baby’s skin is more delicate than ours, do you know why?

Well, when our baby is born, some parts of the skin is still developing. The baby’s skin does not have much melanin and cannot protect itself from sunlight. Baby’s skin is thinner too, that is why it is more susceptible to rashes and other skin diseases.

Here are the most common skin diseases that the baby may experience:

Baby Acne is one of the most common, in fact, out of my 4 kids, I think two of them had baby acne. This is similar to adult acne and usually develops on the forehead or cheek area. Researchers pointed out that it is the hormone from the mother before birth that may cause baby acne. It can also be the medication being taken by a nursing mom. No worries mommies as acne usually go away without any special care.

Cradle Caps, argh! my first born had this and I was worried! Well, like baby acne, this is caused by the hormones the baby got from the mother before birth. They say it’s harmless but it’s an eyesore right? Experts say that to treat or get rid of cradle cap, you just need to loosen up the flakes, simply by massaging it with your finger or a soft brush or shampoo the baby often (as often as once a day). But please do not! as in DO NOT try to take it our by force, it will irritate the baby’s skin.

Diaper Rash is another common skin disease experienced by babies but this one is the easiest to prevent. The diaper area of your baby is really sensitive and when wetness strikes in, this can lead to skin irritation.

Caring For Your Baby’s Delicate Skin

Now that we know why a baby’s skin is delicate, how do we take care of it? Do not expose your baby to sunlight as their skin cannot protect itself from the sun yet. Wash the baby thoroughly and use products that are specially made for babies. Lastly, use a diaper that does not only protect your baby from wetness but also takes care of their diaper area.

Pampers Active, knowing how skin protection is very important to moms, now offers 5-star skin protection:

12 Hours Dryness. Pampers Active keeps baby’s skin touchably dry for up t 12 hours.
Baby Lotion. Pampers Active diaper is infused with aloe lotion to help prevent diaper rash.
Cottony Softness. Keep baby’s skin free from imitation with cotton-like softness.
Breathable Cover. Air circulates so baby’s skin can breathe easily and stay wonderfully fresh.
Comfortable Fit. A flexible, side stretch design keeps it snug and comfy whether baby is at rest or play.

Pampers Active is available in sizes Newborn to XL: