Keeping the baby’s skin soft, smooth, and supple is something all parents desire. Considering how delicate and sensitive the skin of newborn babies is, it is important to give them the right care and attention to keep the skin of the baby soft. Baby skin is prone to rashes and infections and these can be painful for the baby. The infant lotion must not only be moisturizing for the skin, it should also be mild and gentle so as to not cause any harm to the baby’s fragile skin.
Newborn babies come with a natural protective coating at birth known as vernix caseosa. The vernix keeps the baby’s skin hydrated and safe for up to a week after birth. Once the vernix falls off, the baby’s skin is unprotected and needs to be provided with nourishment so that it can remain healthy and supple. It is best to put on newborn lotion after bath. This will help to prevent dryness of the skin. In case of a rash or if there are patches of dry skin on the baby’s body, baby lotion must be applied to those areas often. The best lotion for newborn sensitive skin is one that is made with natural oils and is easily absorbed into the skin.
Every baby’s skin reacts differently to moisturizing products which is why there are a few things that need to be kept in mind while choosing one for a baby:
- Seek the advice of the pediatrician – Based on the baby’s physical health, the pediatrician will be able to recommend a baby skincare moisturizing lotion that will suit the baby’s skin.
- Look for a mild product – When choosing a lotion safe for a newborn, look for a product that is hydrating while being gentle on the skin. The baby’s delicate skin may not be able to adapt to a strong moisturizer.
- Read the ingredient list – The ingredient list on the baby lotion can indicate whether the product is suitable for the baby’s skin needs and whether the lotion is gentle enough to be used by the baby.
- Look at product reviews – Reading the reviews for a particular baby lotion on reliable websites can help to assess whether the moisturizing lotion is suitable for the baby’s skin.
- Do a patch test – before using any skincare product on the baby’s body, it is important to do a patch test on the inside of the baby’s elbow to determine whether the baby has any allergic reaction to the ingredients in the product. This is true even if the baby is already using a different product of the same brand.
Made with natural oils like Olive Oil and Argan Oil and extracts of Chamomile, PIGEON Natural Botanical Milky Lotion is the best newborn body lotion as it is soaked in easily by the baby’s skin and keeps it soft and healthy. Putting the lotion on newborn babies after a nightly bath is highly recommended because it provides their skin with long-lasting moisturization of up to 24 hours and prevents skin dryness during the night. PIGEON newborn pure moisturizing lotion is hypoallergenic, free from parabens and alcohol, and is dermatologically tested to be safe for babies. It also has a non-greasy formulation that is easy to spread on the baby’s body and can be used all over the body, including the baby’s face.
PIGEON also has a Natural Botanical Baby Water Gel which can be used by the newborn during the daytime for added moisturization. The water gel is a lightweight formulation that provides instant hydration and nourishment.
