CARING FOR BABIES SKIN AND NAPPY CHANGING

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BABIES SKIN

• Baby's skin is thinner, more fragile and less oily than an adult's.

• In the first few weeks after birth, baby will retain some of mothers hormones. As a result, several minor skin conditions can result which will usually disappear fairly quickly.

1. HEAT RASH

• Small pink pimples.• This condition results from high heat. • Do not overdress baby or overheat room, keep

clothing loose and cleanse and dry skin thoroughly.

2. CRADLE CAP

• Crusty patches on scalp. • Wipe gently with baby oil, leave on a few

minutes, shampoo with baby shampoo, then use baby brush or comb.

3. ECZEMA

• Red, irritating, scaly skin. • Clean and dry skin thoroughly. • Talk to health care professional. May want to

try sensitive-skin products especially designed for babies.

BABY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

NAPPY CHANGING

Make a list of the Equipment necessary for nappy changing.

EQUIPMENT

• Towel/Nappy Changing Unit• Cotton Wool• Baby Wipes• Barrier Cream – Sudocream • Nappy

NAPPY CHANGING

• Collect all necessary equipment.• Lie baby on clean towel/nappy changing unit.• Wipe away excess soil using cotton wool.• Wipe nappy area with damp cotton wool or use a

baby wipe. Pay particular attention to creases. • Wipe from front to back.

• Dry with cotton wool. • Apply a barrier cream. • Put on a fresh nappy.