Contents:
- Medical Video: At Home with Your Newborn | Skin Conditions
- What causes baby skin to peel?
- Then, what can I do to overcome the baby's peeling skin?
Medical Video: At Home with Your Newborn | Skin Conditions
Every parent is very happy when they have a newborn baby. Of course, all love will be poured out on him, parents are also always looking after the baby. When a baby experiences pain or certain physical changes, surely many parents feel anxious. One of the most worries is that the baby's skin is peeling off. Actually, what causes baby's skin to peel? Is this dangerous? What should parents do?
What causes baby skin to peel?
Actually, when you see skin peeling on a newborn baby, you don't need to worry. Because, this is normal for every newborn baby. Exfoliating this skin can occur in any part of the body, each baby will be different. From the hands, the soles of the feet, to the ankles, can peel off the skin.
The skin of a newborn baby is sensitive and prone to problems or problems if there is a trigger. However, this is not what causes the baby's skin to peel in the first week. This condition is caused by the outer layer of the baby's skin that functions as a protective layer in the womb starting to peel off.
Yes, this skin layer is called vernix. So, while still in the womb, the baby is coated with a layer that is useful to protect the baby's skin in the amniotic fluid. At birth, this layer will indeed disappear but not all. The rest will come off by itself as time passes after the baby is born. Therefore, for about 1 month the baby's skin peels
Then, what can I do to overcome the baby's peeling skin?
Even though the baby's skin is peeling off is normal, you should still provide more skin care to the baby. This is to prevent the skin of other healthy parts, also peeling off. The following tips to prevent baby's skin from drying out and then more and more peel off:
- Make sure the baby is not bathing too long. If you usually bathe your child for 20 minutes, then now reduce the duration to just 5-10 minutes. the longer you bathe your little one, the drier the skin.
- Using moisturizers. There is nothing wrong with keeping your child's skin moist with a special moisturizer for babies. In choosing moisturizing products, you should also talk to your pediatrician.
- Be careful with the use of detergents when washing baby clothes. The clothes that he wears everyday, can make skin irritated and dry if the detergent you use is safe. Make sure that the dertergen product you are using is safe.
Actually, not all baby skin peels are normal, sometimes this is indeed caused by health problems, such as eczema or even allergies. However, usually these skin disorders are accompanied by other skin symptoms such as reddened skin. If this happens, then immediately take your baby to the doctor for further examination.
