5-Step Effective Daily Skin Care Routine for Babies

It is well-accepted that the best skin we ever had was as a baby. At that time, it was our mother who took care of our skin and it glowed and radiated good health. However, a baby is not born with the best of skin. A mother needs to nurture and care for it constantly to ensure that it stays healthy and free from any afflictions.

A baby’s skin is sensitive and prone to infections and allergies. Therefore, it needs special care. Nonetheless, it is not a difficult task and a well-thought-out daily skincare routine can put all your worries at ease.

Skincare Routine for Babies

Here, we suggest a 5-step daily skincare routine that can be easily followed to ensure that your baby’s skin stays healthy.

Step 1: Massaging

Start your baby’s daily skincare routine by massaging your baby for 15 to 20 minutes. Choose natural oils such as Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil or the Ayurvedic Lakshadi Baby Massage Oil to reap the maximum benefits of a massage. These not only strengthen the baby's bones and muscles but also aid in the baby's growth and development.

Step 2: Bathing

Wait for 15 minutes before you take the baby for a bath. Check that the water is lukewarm and that all that you need for the bath is handy. Handling multiple things and products at this time, when the baby is also slippery because of the oil massage, might prove to be difficult. Therefore, opt for a baby wash and shampoo combined product to reduce the number of products that you need to handle. Use a tear-free and soap-free version specially made for babies. The Mylo Body Wash & Shampoo is a tear-free formula that not only makes the task of bathing convenient for mommies but also ensures that your baby's skin doesn't become dry.

Step 3: Moisturizing

After the baby has bathed, spend 5 to 7 minutes applying a moisturiser on their arms, legs and torso. Use a lightweight natural formula free of parabens or any other artificial enhancers. The Mylo Care Baby Lotion is enriched with the goodness of Almond Oil and Shea Butter to keep the skin moisture intact, soften and hydrate the skin and prevent any dryness.

Step 4: Powdering

Use a talc-free powder for the areas that tend to stay moist like the underarms and skin folds in front of the elbows and at the back of the knees. The powder will absorb the extra moisture and prevent itches and dryness. The Mylo Baby Natural Talc-Free Powder is free of all kinds of chemicals such as talc, SLS, and parabens and is made using maize starch and oatmeal, lavender oil, tea tree oil and zinc oxide so that you can be completely worry-free while using it for your munchkin.

Step 5: Diapering

Once the baby is completely dry, apply a thin layer of diaper rash cream and then secure the diaper. The Mylo Diaper Rash Cream is enriched with natural ingredients like Aloe Vera and Zinc Oxide, which act as a barrier between the diaper and the baby’s skin effectively preventing diaper rash. You can use Mylo Disposable Diapers or Cloth Diapers to diaper your little one.

Points to Remember

Apart from following the above-mentioned routine, you also need to take care of the following for the best results:

• Be selective about the products you purchase for your baby. They should be specifically made for babies using natural ingredients and should be free from artificial chemicals.
• Do not use products meant for adults on babies as they may be too hard for the baby’s skin.
• Do not over-clean the baby as it would dry out their skin.
• Avoid exposing your child to direct sunlight for very long for the first six months.
• Watch out for any kind of itch, rash or skin condition developing. If you notice something, consult a doctor.