Can newborns use prickly heat powder?

The weather is hot in summer and the baby's metabolism is very fast, so it is easy for the baby to get prickly heat on his body. Most parents usually use some prickly heat powder on their babies. After using prickly heat powder, not only the baby's body will be dry, but it can also absorb sweat to prevent prickly heat on the body. The effect is very good. However, although prickly heat powder is effective, it is not suitable for long-term use, and you must choose some big brand manufacturers.

Can newborns use talcum powder?

Newborns can use talcum powder, but avoid long-term use. Be careful to choose safe products and use them in moderation. Talcum powder is the main raw material of baby powder. Although it contains magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, lead and other substances, generally speaking, as long as baby powder is made of safe medicinal talcum powder that has been sterilized at high temperature, it will basically not harm the baby's skin and health. Parents should pay attention to the safety of the product when purchasing baby powder. First, buy branded products with guaranteed quality. Second, pay attention to the product ingredients and avoid using products that contain zinc oxide.

In addition, talcum powder contains magnesium oxide and magnesium sulfate, which can easily invade the respiratory tract. Because the respiratory tract of newborns is not yet fully developed, if the inhaled amount is large, it will invade the bronchi and destroy the ciliary movement of the trachea, which will reduce the defense ability and easily induce respiratory tract infection. Therefore, when using it on your baby, keep it away from the mouth and nose or cover the mouth and nose with your hands to prevent excessive dust from being inhaled into the lungs, causing lead poisoning and allergic asthma.

In addition, talcum powder easily absorbs water, forming granular substances after absorbing water. Excessive use can easily cause redness and erosion of the skin. Therefore, it is not suitable for newborns to use it for a long time or excessively. In fact, parents can prevent the occurrence of pediatric dermatitis and prickly heat as long as they keep the baby's skin in the wrinkles clean and dry.

What is prickly heat powder?

The raw materials of prickly heat powder include talc, zinc oxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, menthol, etc.

Among them, the various herbal active ingredients in the prickly heat powder can help relieve the baby's skin discomfort such as itching caused by prickly heat and mosquito bites, and can gently relieve itching, prevent and eliminate prickly heat. Moreover, the menthol in the baby powder is mild in nature and can make the baby's skin feel soothed and smooth, while also feeling the soft and comfortable summer coolness.

In addition, compared with talcum powder, prickly heat powder has more natural ingredients and is relatively more suitable for baby's skin. For example, the natural corn starch in baby powder is a more delicate plant-based powder that can effectively reduce the friction between the baby's skin and the external environment. It can also absorb excess moisture and is gentle and non-irritating to use. It can keep the baby's skin dry for a longer period of time, and avoid the harm to the baby's body caused by talc contained in traditional baby powder.

In addition, the baby is still young, so when using prickly heat powder, be sure to avoid rubbing the baby's eyes and other sensitive parts. It is best to pour the prickly heat powder into your hands first and then apply it to your baby.