Common Newborn Skin Conditions
Your baby’s skin will be working from day 1 to adapt to the outside world, and will likely experience newborn skin conditions like baby acne, skin peeling, cradle cap, and diaper rash. Have no fear, it’s entirely common for baby who’s delicate skin is transitioning to a drier environment.
How to Clean Baby's Ears, Eyes Nose, and Nails
They’re so tiny and delicate, and you can’t help but want to tickle them. To keep their little fingers, toes, ears, eyes and nose clean and healthy, we’ve included a list of tips below on how to do just that!
How to Clean Baby's Ears
Start from the outside and work in. If you’re looking into ear cleaning tools and formulas, we suggest consulting with your doctor first to see if they’re necessary.
How to Clean Baby's Eyes
Using a new cotton round (one per eye), dampened with clean warm water, gently wipe from the inside corner of baby’s eye outward while holding their head.
How to Clean Baby's Nose
Babies often get stuffy, congested noses that create a build of crusty mucus you may need to remove. There are a few ways to provide relief. Talk to your baby’s doctor about using saline nasal drops or a rubber bulb syringe (to suction nostrils) or use a cotton round dampened with warm water to gently clean any debris around baby’s nose. You could also try a warm bath with our JOHNSON’S® Soothing Vapour Bath.
How to Clean Baby's Nails
It’s much easier to cut baby’s nails right after a bath since the warm water helps soften their nails up. You’ll want to cut baby’s nails regularly to prevent them from scratching themselves and risking any spread of infection. Use blunt scissors or baby nail clippers with a magnifying glass attached so you can get a better sight of their nails. Follow the natural line of the finger and depress the nail away from the finger so you avoid cutting the skin.
SAFETY WARNING: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use without consulting a doctor if child has asthma or allergies or if there is a family history of either. Serious breathing problems could occur.
