A newborn’s skin is delicate. You should not use wipes until your baby is at least six weeks old; they remove the natural oils from her skin and can leave it dry and uncomfortable. Special baby toiletries are mild and won’t irritate your baby’s skin – many are hypoallergenic.
- A little baby oil in your baby’s bath water is a good moisturizer for very dry skin.
- For delicate skin, like the diaper area, baby lotion makes an ideal moisturizer.
- Baby powder can be drying to your baby’s skin. If you use it, shake it onto your hand first, or it may be inhaled by your baby. Never use powder on the skin creases, where it can cake and cause irritation.
- A+D ointment and petroleum jelly are waterproof and will protect your baby’s skin from urine. Medicated diaper creams containing zinc oxide are good if your baby has diaper rash.
