Once upon a time, the phrase “baby cream” meant a very specific tube of universal cream with the same name. This cream was unrivaled, used in different situations and for different parts of the body. However, the industry for the production of children's goods and cosmetics is constantly issuing new funds. Now, a newborn baby can have more creams than mothers, and each of them will be children's. All of these care products are designed for different purposes. Let's see what types of baby creams exist, for which situations each of them is suitable.
What is a baby cream
- Moisturizing baby cream. Contrary to popular belief that there should be a minimum of different chemistry in caring for a baby, a moisturizer is a necessary thing. In newborn babies, the skin is very thin and delicate, the work of the glands is not yet regulated. During bathing, the lipid film that protects the skin from the effects of the external environment is washed off, as a result, the skin dries up and begins to peel off. After bathing, a moisturizer restores this protective barrier. The composition of this cream includes vegetable oils, glycerin and vitamins.
- Anti-inflammatory baby cream, or irritation cream. This cream has a calming effect on the baby's skin, relieves irritation, and is effective even for wound healing. However, the main problem of the kids is it's diaper rashso this cream is often used under the diaper. Many anti-inflammatory creams are labeled accordingly. The soothing and healing effect of this cream is due to the plant extracts of chamomile, string, and calendula included in the composition. In addition, it contains panthenol, which promotes better skin repair, and zinc oxide, which has an antimicrobial effect.
- Protective baby cream. It is necessary to protect the baby's skin from environmental influences, whether it is frost and wind or the scorching sun. In the hot season, when most of the body is exposed to the sun, use a sunscreen that contains UV filters. For winter, there are special creams, they create protection against frost and wind on the skin in the form of a greasy film. It is necessary to apply the “winter” cream in advance so that the cream can be completely absorbed, otherwise its effect will be the opposite: the non-absorbed cream will freeze on the surface of the skin and lead to hypothermia.
- Universal baby cream. Due to its rich composition, this tool copes with almost any task: it moisturizes, nourishes, protects, and relieves irritation. Creams with a narrow spectrum of action, of course, are more effective, but if the problem is poorly expressed, a universal cream is suitable. Such a tool is also required should be in the medicine cabinet, especially since it is impossible for mom to predict what problems she will face, and universal cream is suitable in any situation.
Choose the "right" baby cream
Given the variety of types of creams and manufacturers, it is important to learn how to choose safe and high-quality products for the baby. Knowing some rules for choosing a baby cream will help you not to get confused in front of a shelf in a store and choose the best one for your little one.
- Buying a baby cream, like any goods for children, is in specialized departments or pharmacies, that is, in those places that inspire confidence and can vouch for observing all the rules for storing goods. Children's cream has an expiration date and must be stored under certain conditions, non-compliance with this rule leads to the fact that the effectiveness of some components is reduced, and in some cases, such a cream can cause skin problems.
- Speaking of shelf life. The longer the shelf life of the cream, the more it contains preservatives and various “chemistry”. Choose baby cream with the shortest shelf life.
- The composition of baby cream, of course, should be natural. The presence of parabens, mineral or paraffin oils in the composition of baby cream is unacceptable. All these substances are oil products and are very harmful to the baby’s delicate skin (for adults, by the way, too).
- When studying the composition of the cream, look at the location of the components in the list. The further the substance is in the list of ingredients, the lower its mass fraction in the cream. Often on the package it is stated that the cream contains some expensive and effective component, but in the end it turns out that its content in the cream is so negligible that it will not have any effect.
- Pay attention to how baby cream looks and smells. The presence of dyes or harsh fragrances is very undesirable: these are quite aggressive chemicals that can cause irritation or an allergic reaction in the crumbs.
- Do not ignore age-related labeling. What is suitable for children 2-3 years old is far from always appropriate for a newborn baby.
Baby cream: safety precautions
Using a baby cream is worth without fanaticism. It is unlikely to completely abandon such funds, but you should not abuse creams. Do not once again smear your favorite ass with cream, if this is not an objective necessity.
Be sure to observe the shelf life of the open tube. It is better if the tube is initially small: the bacteria are easily propagated in long-stored open tubes of cream.
Be sure to test for an allergic reaction. This recommendation is often neglected, but when it comes to the baby - it is better to be safe, to prevent serious problems.
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I use the cream in the old manner of “Chanterelle”, “Children’s”, they do not have fragrances and chemical additives, because children's skin is prone to rashes and allergies, and the child only develops immunity, it’s better not to risk it. Although Johnsan’s Baby is completely hypoallergenic too, but more expensive.
When choosing a baby cream for my daughter, my wife and I tried a lot of names. We have a problem - my daughter suffered from severe diathesis. You can’t pick up any creams. They were saved only with creams based on glycerin oil without any additives. And, sometimes, I had to use d - panthenol. It relieves skin irritation and is antiviral.
Not so long ago I became a mother for the second time and already on the right of an experienced parent I can say that it’s not an easy task to choose cosmetics for a newborn. The problem is that this is the first time and you really don’t always know how the baby’s skin will react to this or that component. We chose Israeli cosmetics, the baby did not have any irritations or allergies. Ordered with baby1care.
I really like the entire line of Sanosan. Including baby cream for skin care. The consistency is thick but not greasy, easily absorbed and the smell is not chemical. But the most important thing is absolutely hypoallergenic composition. We use it with my daughter from birth.
Useful article! Baby cream should always be at hand, a universal thing for both children and adults. Even before the birth of her daughter, she began to use the Krya-Krya moisturizing cream with chamomile and calendula (for hands).
The baby had dry hands, legs and ears. So with the help of this cream everything went away. But in the summer there were strong diaper rash, this cream was not very suitable. In the range of Krya-Krya there is a super cream diaper cream, quickly dried everything.