Three month old baby has dry skin

The skin of newborn babies is very delicate and looks particularly good, but if the baby lives in a dry environment, the baby's skin may also become dry, resulting in peeling. If the baby's skin is dry, it is very easy to get some skin diseases, so parents should take care of the baby's skin in time. So what should you do if a three-month-old baby has dry skin?

What to do if your three-month-old baby has dry skin

1. Clean, moisturize and protect against the sun

Cleaning: When you wake up in the morning, use a soft towel or gauze soaked in warm water to wipe your baby's face, paying attention to the cleanliness of the facial features. After just feeding or eating, especially clean the key area around the mouth thoroughly. Don't use a rough towel to wipe your baby's face, and don't use alkaline soap to clean your baby. Give your baby a warm bath before going to bed every night, and wipe the baby's butt with a baby-specific soft wipe. It can not only clean the baby, but also moisturize the baby, effectively preventing the occurrence of diaper rash.

Moisturizing: In addition to letting the baby drink more water, parents should gently apply a small hot and damp towel on the baby's lips every day to allow the lips to fully absorb moisture, and then apply baby-specific lip balm or sesame oil. After cleaning the face, apply baby lotion and moisturizer to moisturize the baby; after bathing, dry the baby's whole body in time, then warm the moisturizer with your hands and gently apply it on the baby's body to lock in the moisture needed by the skin.

Sun protection: The skin of a newborn baby is very delicate and fragile, so parents should avoid over-exposure of the baby to the sun when going out, especially strong sunlight. When going out, use a non-irritating, high-quality baby sunscreen that does not contain organic chemical sunscreens on exposed skin.

2. Pay attention to two principles when replenishing water for babies

a. Boiled water is definitely the best water supplement

For babies, especially newborns, boiled water is the best choice for skin hydration. Because water is one of the six major nutrients, it not only replenishes the water lost in the baby's body, but also has many beneficial effects such as dissipating heat, regulating water and electrolyte balance, etc. And boiled water is completely safe and will not produce any negative effects, so it is ideal as a daily liquid supplement for your baby.

Generally speaking, the amount of boiled water a baby drinks per day should be controlled at 10-15% of his body weight. The amount of water a baby needs to replenish every day is about 10 to 15% of his body weight, so it is more appropriate to control the daily water intake within this range. However, there is no need to measure too accurately, just supplement according to the actual situation of the baby.

b. The taste should be light

No matter what liquid you give your baby to replenish water, you must pay attention to diluting it with water at the beginning, and the food your baby drinks must be light in taste and low in sugar. Because too high sugar content will have adverse effects on the baby's stomach, teeth and appetite.

In short, when newborns show symptoms of dry skin, mothers should consciously replenish their babies with water, regularly and in a certain amount, to provide them with the right amount of water. This can effectively solve the problem of dry skin in newborns and keep the baby's skin hydrated at all times.