A New Mom’s Guide to Safe Baby Bath Essentials

I still remember when my baby Vrinda was born with a lot of hair on her scalp and I was really happy. She is 3 years old now and I am so glad we established a good bath and hair wash routine early on. When she was born I had so many questions - how often should I wash her hair? How much shampoo to use? How to avoid shampoo from getting into her eyes? How to make bathtime fun? Click here to see 100% safe doctor recommended Children’s Wash and Shampoo She loves her bath and hair wash time now! When she was a few months old I realized her hair and skin were becoming dry very often. After talking to the Doctor I found out that most Child Care Products contain harmful chemicals that get absorbed by the skin. Click here to see Safe and Chemical free children’s shampoo Here are the most commonly asked questions and tips 1. How much shampoo to use? How often should I wash my child's hair? Using a small pea sized amount of Baby Shampoo until they are 5-6 months old, then increase it as they grow older. Since the baby is small, a pea-sized amount is sufficient to cleanse the skin and hair. My baby’s skin was getting dry because of the harsh chemicals in the shampoo and wash. After talking to the Doctor I came across a 100% Safe and natural body wash which is mild and great for cleansing. Click here to see 100% Safe children’s Body Wash Washing the hair too often is not recommended as it can alter the natural pH balance of the baby’s scalp and make it dry. In winters, you can wash the baby’s hair twice a week but during summers it is recommended to wash and shampoo at least 4 times a week especially for older children. Did you know that sweat attracts mosquitos! Click here to see Chemical free children’s shampoo 2. What can I do if my child's skin and hair get dry? Moisturize the skin before wash; Massage is known to be very helpful in blood circulation, hydration and it also helps to strengthen the bones and muscles. Babies love to be massaged by the mother and its perfect bonding time! Click here to see 100% Safe Doctor Recommended natural Baby Oil Towel dry skin and apply moisturizing lotion on you child's skin while it's still moist. This helps to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft and smooth. It is very important to moisturize in summers as well. Click here to see all Natural gentle moisturizing lotion. 3. How do make bath and hair wash fun for my child? And to avoid water in eyes? Use some bath accessories. One fun game is to get your toddler to cover his eyes and guess where will the water touch them first. The kids' shampoo hat in useful in preventing water from coming onto the face of the baby. 4. Should I use powder during summers? No: It is not advisable to use talc powder on the skin as it can clog the pores of the skin and lead to accumulation of dirt. Research has shown that talcum powder can cause lung damage and breathing problems in babies. 5. Should I use sunscreen to protect my child from the sun? Yes: Make the baby wear comfortable cotton clothes, preferably light colors. Try and keep the baby’s body covered but do not make him/her wear too many layers. Make sure that you apply sunscreen on the exposed parts of the body to protect your child from the harmful UV rays of the sun. Click here to see 100% safe chemical free Sunscreen. 6. How do I prevent Diaper rash? Follow the ABCD routine; A-> Air dry the diaper skin after washing; B-> Barrier or Diaper rash; C-> cleaning with water or wipes; D-> Diapers must be changed 3 hourly throughout the day. Click here to see 100% natural Diaper rash cream 7. How to protect my child from mosquito bites? Most outdoor areas have lots of mosquitoes and your baby’s delicate skin is one of the easiest targets for mosquitoes to bite. Use a Safe mosquito repellent to protect your baby from mosquito bites. Spray the repellent a few inches away from the body and make sure that the baby’s eyes and mouth are closed. Click here to see chemical free natural Mosquito Repellent I was so impressed by Mamaearth’s shampoo and wash, that I decided to use their other certified toxin free products as well. They are certified to be free of toxins and made of 100% safe natural ingredients.

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