Baby Talk January 2019

Baby & Toddler
Health And Medical Diary
Symptoms of sensitive skin:
• Redness
• Itchiness
• Tingling
• Tightness
• Dryness
• Stinging
Whichever symptom(s) your child has, appropriate care
and attention will help keep their skin feeling soothed
and comforted.
Trace the
source
You’ll have to know
what’s triggering the
sensitivity, and only
then can you address
the problem. There
may be a number of
things around and any
of them could be the
culprit, including heat,
bath soaps, laundry
detergents, pet dander,
dust mites, certain
fabrics and cigarette
smoke. The first step
is to identify and avoid
anything that might be causing the irritation.
Choose fabric with care
Fabric in this regard could mean any
fabric at all that comes to contact
with your child’s skin - clothing,
bed sheets, blankets, etc. Choose
items made of fabric that are soft
and comfortable, such as fineweaves
or natural materials like
cotton (instead of wool or nylon).
Tip: Clothing tags have been the
cause of rashes and redness at the
back of the neck in many children. Cut
them out from all your child’s clothing to
minimise the risks of rashes and reddening.
Moisturise!
If dry skin is an issue for your
child, try an appropriate
skin moisturising lotion (one
specifically designed for children’s
dry skin). An organic body lotion
LOTION
for babies/children may be
helpful, for it does away with all
the usual additions and chemicals
LOTION
LOTION
present in many other lotions,
thus minimising the chances of
your child’s skin acting up. The
best time to apply the lotion it
is just after bathing, when your child’s skin is still damp, to
help lock in moisture. Pat skin dry with a towel (never rub)
before applying the lotion. If your child is active and sweaty,
try choosing one that is non comedogenic, which means the
product tends not to clog pores.
26 BabyTalk | January 2019