How to Care for Sensitive Baby Skin

A baby's skin is still developing, so its protective layer is not as strong as that of an adult. In addition, the sweat glands are not yet functioning perfectly. For moms who have babies with sensitive skin do need extra attention. Baby's delicate skin is easily irritated and dry. But don't worry, because MAKUKU has ways to care for sensitive baby skin that are easy to practice at home.

Signs of sensitive baby skin

Baby's skin is still very soft and sensitive, moms. So, there are several signs that we can see if your little one's skin is sensitive. Let's discuss them one by one:

• Redness: The baby's skin looks red and inflamed. It can be all over the body, face, or in folded areas like the armpits or neck.
• Dryness: Skin feels rough, flaky and peeling. Especially on the cheeks or scalp area.
• Itching: Your child will often scratch their skin. This can lead to skin sores and infections.
• Rash: A red rash appears, which can be in the diaper area, face, or other parts of the body. The diaper rash is usually red and may be accompanied by blisters.
• Skin peeling: Especially on the scalp or dry areas of the body.
• Cracked skin: Occurs in areas of skin folds or around the nails.
• Small bumps: May appear all over the body and are accompanied by itching.
• Thickened skin: Especially on areas that are frequently scratched.

Here's How to Care for Sensitive Skin in Babies

Which parent doesn't want their child's skin to be healthy and smooth. Especially in children whose culture is sensitive and prone to rashes. This can certainly cause concern. To maintain the health of your little one's skin, do the following ways, moms:

Routinely provide moisturizers

Maintaining moisture is the key to maintaining healthy baby skin loh moms. Especially on sensitive baby skin, providing moisturizers with moizturizer content can keep baby's skin healthy. Moisturizers also serve to improve the texture of children's skin and prevent dryness. Pay attention to safe moisturizing products according to the pH of your little one's skin.

Choose safe products

Products related to your little one's skin are soaps, creams and diapers. For soap, choose one that is free from SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), which leaves a sticky effect, and antiseptic products because they can dry out the skin. As for moisturizers, choose those that are hypoallergenic.

Don't take too long to bathe the baby

Bathing the baby for too long is not recommended, moms. Moms can bathe the baby every day with a duration of about 5-10 minutes. Even in newborns, health experts recommend delaying your little one's first bath for 2-4 hours after birth. Taking too long to bathe your baby can also trigger hypothermia in babies.

Pay attention to the diaper area

Diapers act like clothes that your baby wears all day long. Pay attention to the skin of the diaper area, which tends to be easily moistened due to prolonged contact with urine and feces. Dirty and wet diapers can cause diaper rash. Change your baby's diapers regularly, especially after pooping. According to The Royal Childresn Hospital Melbourne, disposable diapers are highly absorbent. One of the diapers with maximum absorption is MAKUKU which is designed with SAP Thin Core technology.

Protect from sun exposure

Choose the right time to sunbathe the baby which is around 7-9 am with a duration of 15-20 minutes only moms. Protecting the baby's sensitive skin from the sun is by using a special sunscreen for children. Especially if your little one does more outdoor activities.

The goodness of SAP thin core MAKUKU diapers for sensitive baby skin

The use of diapers is just like the clothes used by your little one throughout the day. Diapers are one of the factors that can affect skin health, especially on sensitive baby skin. MAKUKU as the pioneer of SAP thin core diapers in Indonesia uses SAP thin core technology that is not owned by other diapers.

The advantage of SAP thin core in MAKUKU diapers is that it does not make diapers clump easily. Please note that clumpy diapers can cause diaper rash. Because a lumpy diaper means that it does not have good absorption, it is easy to leak, it cannot lock liquid well so that the surface of the diaper is wet continuously. This is what makes baby's skin always moist and makes it easier for bacteria to grow.

MAKUKU diapers with SAP thin core also have a soft surface, you don't need to worry about friction between diapers and skin which usually causes redness, irritation and rashes. And, SAP thin core can lock the liquid maximally and the absorption is quickly evenly distributed. So, if your little one moves a lot and in any position the liquid collected in the diaper will not seep back. The surface of the diaper becomes drier throughout the day.

Remember moms and dads, sensitive baby skin requires special care. Knowing how to care for sensitive baby skin can help moms and dads prevent skin problems such as irritation, diaper rash and dry skin. Let's start taking care of your baby's skin the right way! (Aq/MKK)