Baby’s hygiene is vital to protect him against the various ailments to which he is exposed on a daily basis. Toddlers’ skin is more fragile than that of adults, which means they need to use special hygiene products.
These products must be hypoallergenic and preserve the hydrolipidic fiber that protects babies’ epidermis.
That’s why you need to prepare your baby’s toiletry bag with the utmost care.
Here are the products that should be included in a baby’s toiletry bag:
Cleansing care
Babies need daily showers to keep them comfortable and healthy. That’s why cleansing care is at the top of this list!
You need to select a gentle cleansing product formulated for the hypersensitive skin of infants. Whether it’s a liquid soap or a bar soap, it should be very greasy and, if possible, unscented, as this element can cause allergies.
A soap formulated with a vegetable butter, such as shea butter, is an excellent option for washing baby without irritating the skin.
Note that you should rinse the soap well after washing, to avoid residue, even if the label claims that the soap leaves a greasy film on the skin.
Baby shampoo
Baby shampoo is essential if your baby’s hair is thick at birth, and especially if he or she has cradle cap. By using a shampoo specially formulated for babies, you can be sure to gently detangle the hair and easily get rid of the seborrheic secretions that sometimes line his fragile little head.
Vao baby shampoo, for example, meets all these criteria and has been packaged in a compact bottle to make it easy to carry around in your little one’s toiletry bag. It washes gently and doesn’t sting the eyes, so you can leave it on the scalp for a few minutes before rinsing it off, to remove cradle cap more easily.
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oils are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to moisturizing creams! In fact, oils are less aggressive and therefore perfectly suited to this minimalist routine, which is highly recommended for moisturizing and nourishing baby skin.
Many vegetable oils are suitable for baby’s fragile skin:
- Sweet almond oil, with its soothing properties against irritation, softens and moisturizes the skin.
- Coconut oil is an excellent natural remedy for diaper rash after washing. You can also use it as a massage oil and emollient to gently loosen cradle cap.
- Jojoba oil is also suitable for baby’s skin, as its PH is close to that of the skin. It moisturizes, nourishes and protects the epidermis against external aggressions, and can also be used to soothe redness and diaper rash. To make jojoba oil more fluid, mix it with a little sweet almond oil.
Saline solution
Saline solution is a product formulated with sodium chloride and purified water, available in pharmacies and parapharmacies. It is essential for safely cleaning baby’s nose and eyes, as it is non-irritating and cleanses gently.
To use, simply soak a cotton pad in saline solution, then wipe over closed eyes, starting from the inner corner. If your baby has a cold, you can also spray a little saline inside his nostrils to relieve congestion, then blow his nose with a cotton tissue.
