BABY'S SKIN

Baby’s Skin

As newborns skin is particularly delicate, most babies develop some form of skin rash within their first year. Common skin complaints in newborns:

Acne-type face Rash

Spotty red facial rash caused by hormones passed on to the baby in late pregnancy. It usually disappears after two or three weeks and requires no treatment.

Prickly Heat

Tiny red spots may appear if the skin is overheated – commonly caused by overdressing or using to many blankets. These rashes generally disappear as the baby cools down.

Dry Skin

Common in winter or with overdue babies. Try to use a non-perfumed soap at bath time (aqueous cream is a good alternative) and avoid scented baby powders.

Nappy Rash

No matter how careful you are, some babies will get nappy rashes because of their sensitive skin. Frequent changing and washing the urine and bowel motion off the skin is really important, as the combination of urine and faces against the skin can cause nappy rash. Exposing the baby’s skin to the air helps, so leave baby with her nappy off as much as possible.