Babies have such delicate, sensitive skin; it’s important to take care of it as soon as they are born.
After all, all babies have delicate sensitive skin that need 24-hour protection and maintenance to ensure comfort all day long.
But not all skincare products are safe for baby usage.
To help parents understand better, consultant paediatrician Dr Chin Wai Seong shares all you need to know about moisturisers for baby.
This includes the importance of moisturising your baby’s skin, and the correct way to do it.
Does a baby’s skin need to be moisturised often?
Baby skin and adult skin are very different.
For instance, baby skin is very thin especially the top layer or the dermis. This top layer is unable to hold on to moisture that well.
That’s why baby skin needs to moisturised often, to keep the dermis from drying out.
If you don’t use a good moisturiser, your baby’s skin will experience water loss faster leading to dry, itchy and sensitive skin.
Babies who experience itchiness will tend to scratch at any dry, irritated spots.
This will further damage the surrounding skin and increases the risk of infection and more water loss.
How should we apply moisturising cream on our babies?
Knowing how to apply moisturiser on your baby is important. It is very simple and all parents can do it.
Pour out a small amount of the moisturiser in between your palms, rub gently, and then apply onto your baby’s skin.
Be sure to massage your baby’s body parts as well while you do it.
This helps keep your baby calm and relaxed as well.
Does massaging a baby help with baby’s growth and development?
Of course. Massaging a baby actually gives parents the opportunity to have a good bonding experience with their baby.
Massaging will also enhance blood circulation, and help make the baby feel loved.
Skin-to-skin contact can help the baby develop a sense of security and the feeling of being taken care of.
Massage has also been proven to enhance your baby’s physical and psychological development.
Nourish Your Newborn’s Skin with QV Baby Moisturising Cream
Soothe, hydrate and protect your baby’s skin with QV Baby Moisturising Cream, enriched with skin-loving ingredients like squalene.
This baby-friendly moisturiser is specifically designed for dry, sensitive and delicate skin.
It’s formulated with five moisturising ingredients, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Dimethicone and Squalane to shield, nourish and soothe.
With the addition of vitamin B3, your baby’s skin barrier is further reinforced against moisture loss.
This non-greasy formulation is easily absorbed and offers all-day protection and moisturisation for your baby’s skin.
Hence, helping to keep dry, flaky, itchy, irritated skin at bay.
It is also pH balanced, low-irritant formulation, free from colour, fragrance, Propylene Glycol, and Lanolin. This helps reduce the chance of irritation.
Additionally, it is hypoallergenic, dermatologically-tested and vegan-friendly, containing no animal derived ingredients.
Try QV Baby Moisturising Cream Today
Consider QV Baby Moisturising Cream today to help protect your baby’s skin from moisture loss.
You can get QV Baby Moisturising Cream at all participating pharmacies, wellness and beauty stores such as Guardian and Watson, and at online stores such as Lazada and Shopee. Find QV Baby products near you here.
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