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ANOOP SINGH LUTHRA asked:

It is difficult for a newborn to adapt to its new environment. After all, the baby was naked and worried about nothing while in the womb for nine months. Then suddenly he will come out into this cold and bright place trying to adapt and breathe alone. Your baby is more attuned to the outside world and more sensitive to changes in his environment. The newborn can feel sensations of pain, for more detail go to: www.babies-tips.com.pleasure, heat and cold throughout his entire body.

During his first two weeks of life, a baby usually lacks the energy to do more than sleep and eat. When the baby is two weeks old, he begins to lie awake for longer period of time eager for something to play with. A baby usually plays by sucking something.

Why baby is crying

Crying is the most important way a newborn has to communicate it wants. Crying may indicate that the newborn is hungry, feels pain or is cold. Crying also may indicate he fear or his dislike of something. However, crying is also an exercise for the newborn. Two hours a day is the average amount of time a newborn cries during the first month. When a baby cries, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is hungry so should not always answer a baby’s cries with a bottle of milk.

Bathing

Never leave the baby alone while he is bathing. Most babies drown because their parents leave them alone. Babies and infants love to be bathed because they want the relaxing and soothing sensations of water. Warm water is used in bathing the baby. The baby’s head must be supported with the hands or an arm. Use mild soaps and thoroughly rinse before drying. Oil and lotion are used if the baby’s skin is dry skin.

Diapers

Diapers should be change regularly to avoid the possibility of diaper rash. The baby’s skin is tender and sensitive and can be easily injured. Mothers and caretakers should clean the baby’s skin to avoid irritation.

Feeding the newborn

A baby knows how much he wants and when he wants it. For more help visit to: www.create-super-baby.com. When the bay cries for food, he is hungry; but when he stops eating, that mean he is satisfied.

Sleeping

The amount of sleep a newborn requires also varies a great deal. The baby who has inconvenient waking periods at night can usually be encouraged to go back to sleep by changing his position or giving him something to cling to. Leaving him to cry his head off will not improve his sleeping pattern. It is not necessary to keep quite once the baby is asleep because he is not disturbed by noise as much as sudden changes in the level of noise.

A newborn baby will adapt to the sleep-wake cycle that parents favor. Therefore, experts suggest you should start letting your baby fuss for a few minutes when he or she wakes up during the night.

Thus, a three month old baby may quiet down and love to see your face. He feels excited or smiles at you when he sees you. When the baby hears your voice he will find you and look directly at you and start gurgling or trying to talk back. The part of the brain that governs hand-eye coordination and allows a baby to recognize objects is developing rapidly now. His hearing, language, and smell have also become more receptive and active.

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nartusharma asked:

As important as cleaning your kitchen and bathroom your baby’s nursery should be top on your list of cleanliness.

In your baby’s nursery is an important room to keep clean. This simple list will help you keep on track with the basic cleaning details for baby’s room.

We spend hours and lots of money making sure this room is a haven for our special little ones; for more details visit to www.baby-care-book.com take the time to make sure it stays that way.

Use this simple baby nursery cleaning list to ensure your little one’s surroundings are taken care of. With the hectic daily care of a baby you’re often left with little time to clean. Do your best to try and find a spare 5 minutes daily to keep the nursery a clean nurturing place. In wiping down your baby’s room make sure you are using a non-toxic cleaner for. There are some great ones on the market that take care of odors and disinfect.

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For very young babies change the mattress sheet daily or every few days. Leaky diapers and other accidents are common and expected so be prepared to clear them up fast. Have several crib sheets for quick changes. Keep baby’s mattress fresh. If the mattress is not of the waterproof kind, for more details visit to www.babies-tips.com purchase a couple of mattress covers so you can rotate these also. If you mattress itself is the waterproof kind wipe it down with non-toxic cleaner each time you change it. Takes just a few seconds and clears up anything that may have leaked through.

Change out the diaper pail and wipe it down with a non-toxic odor eliminating cleaner. If you don’t does it daily do it several times a week? A few minutes airing in the out of doors is a good idea also.

Air the room with the windows open for about 15 minutes. Try to do this in the morning.

You may need to do laundry daily with a small baby. Or at least several time a week.

Straighten toys and belongings. Put away clean clothing.

If you travel daily check diaper bag and restock. If not save this for once a week. A diaper bag list is a great idea to keep from leaving anything behind.

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Dust baby’s room. A simple damp rag will do the job. Add a drop of lavender essential oil for a calming scent through the room.

Wash baby blankets.

Vacuum floor.

Wipe down changing table with a non-toxic disinfecting cleaner.

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If you have curtains wash them. Don’t put dry clean only in baby’s room. Clean windows.

Wash baby’s bath toys. A quick swish in dish washing soap.

Wash out baby’s bath tub.

Wipe out diaper bag. Spills can happen.

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Vacuum under baby’s furniture.

Clean out baby’s closet.

Baby will be a year before you know it and helping you clean shortly after that.

Use this simple cleaning list to keep baby’s room in top order.

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Chris Towland asked:

Unless he is hungry, cold, or uncomfortable, it is normal that your newborn baby will spend at least 60% of his time asleep but you may also find that there are some occcasions, whatever you try to do, baby wont sleep.

It is important that your baby learn to distinguish between day and night. When it becomes dark outside, close the curtains and turn the lights very low. Dimmer switches may be useful to help you achieve this and they can be bought fairly cheaply. Make sure he is warm enough, and when he wakes during the night, if you decide to feed him then feed him relatively quickly and quietly without turning the lights up; Also be careful not to play with him or get him excited as this will make it more difficult for him to get back to sleep. In time, he’ll learn the difference between a day and a nighttime feeding.

Your baby may fall asleep immediately after and sometimes during a feeding. He will probably be indifferent to noises such as doors shutting or the radio and in fact, may find certain noises soothing. Babies sleeping patterns do vary though, so if your baby is wakeful after a feeding, don’t insist that he should stay in his crib. In fact, keeping him awake for a short time will often be beneficial to his sleep anyway.

You will probably find it easiest to let your baby sleep in something that makes him portable. During the day, a car seat with a carrying handle is ideal if you drive. If you don’t have a car, a portable bassinet is suitable both day and night since it is easily movable; some types can be attached to a wheeled chassis to become a carriage. When he outgrows a bassinet he will need a proper crib. If you are trying to create a good daytime sleep routine though, it will always be best to let your baby sleep in his crib during the day whenever possible.

Sleeping With You: Some parents opt to have their newborn sleep with them because night feedings are easier to cope with. It shouldn’t be a difficult habit to break after a couple of weeks. If you do sleep with your baby, there is little chance of rolling on top of him, but if you’re worried you may prefer not to have him in your bed.

Maintain Temperature: Pay careful attention to the temperature of your baby’s room. Babies cannot regulate their body temperature as well as adults. To maintain the right level of warmth they need a relatively constant temperature and enough blankets or sleeping clothes to keep them warm – but not too warm.

Sleeping Outdoors: Except when it’s chilly your baby will normally sleep quite happily outdoors but make sure he’s wrapped up and visible at all times and never place him in direct sunlight; choose a shady area or protect him with a canopy. If it is windy, put the hood up on the carriage or bassinet to act as a windbreak. A mesh net will protect him from insects if they are a problem in your locality.

Keep The Baby Comfortable: Your newborn will need to be changed often, and while he is sleeping he should wear something that gives you easy access to his diaper. An all-in-one stretch suit – one with a drawstring at the end so it doesn’t ride up his back – can be very useful. It is important that your baby does not get too hot or too cold. In warm weather a diaper and an undershirt, t-shirt or vest will be sufficient.

In the winter, you can check that your baby is warm enough by touching the back of his neck with your hand. His skin should feel about the same temperature as yours. If he feels too hot and clammy, dress him in a lighter sleeper or remove a blanket.

Stimulate Sleep: Encourage your baby to sleep at night by tiring him out in the day with plenty of stimulation: talk to him, pick him up, and give him lots of different things to look at. If he wakes up a lot in the night because he is wet, use double diapers or diaper liners, and if he cries when you leave him, don’t immediately return and pick him up. Rocking his cot, removing a blanket, or changing his position may be sufficient.

Early on, swaddling or wrapping your baby in a shawl or blanket may help him sleep; the sensation of being tightly enclosed gives babies a great feeling of security. It is also a useful way of calming a distressed baby.

To swaddle your baby, you need a shawl or small blanket. Fold the shawl in half to form a triangle and lay your baby on it, aligning his head with the longest edge. Then fold one point of the shawl across your baby and tuck it firmly behind his back. Do the same with the other point. Tuck the bottom of the shawl back underneath your baby’s feet to keep them covered.

The close wrapping holds your baby’s arms in a comfortable position that feels safe and secure and may also help him sleep longer. If his limbs move while he is asleep, he is less likely to wake if swaddled. Not all babies like swaddling and if yours doesn’t, don’t worry. It is safe to swaddle your baby in cold weather, but keep a check on her temperature by touching his skin. Unwrap him right away if he feels or looks too hot.

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Emmanuel Aubrey asked:

When you are pregnant, you are constantly worried about your growing baby’s health and your own health. Investing in natural health medicine can help you reach those goals that are vital to your health and the health of your child.

Doctors often advise pregnant women to be highly selective of the type of medications that they take. This is the reason why so many women opt for natural health medicine when they have any kind of illness during pregnancy–and also why you should consider using natural health medicine if you are pregnant.

Natural health medicine will help you and your baby to achieve a more consistent state of natural health without experiencing those nasty side effects most chemical medications can cause.

It is important to remember that if you have an illness, you should always consult your doctor before you undertake the task of purchasing any medicine, including a natural health medicine.

You can tell them you are interested in using natural health medicine to help you deal with the discomfort that your pregnancy is causing.

That is the best way to ensure that you will not put your baby at risk by perhaps taking medicine which even though the ingredients are natural could have some effect on your growing baby in some way or the other.

Remember that every pregnancy is unique and therefore has unique needs, which you should be aware of. There is no greater feeling than knowing that you are doing the best to ensure your baby’s health.

And normally most natural health medicines will be able to provide for both you and your baby’s needs. They help your growing babyÆs immune system as well as your immune system that is working hard to help your baby grow.

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Apurva Shree asked:

Baby shower parties would not be half the fun without the baby shower activities or baby shower games that is integral to this tradition of pregnancy celebrations. The baby shower activities sustain the interest of the participants or guests until the very end. To a considerable extent, popularity of baby showers is attributable to the various activities or games that form part of these functions.

Some of the baby shower activities or games are traditional and quite womanish whereas some others can be termed gender neutral. However, in case men also form part of the gathering, you may either have to add activities conforming to their tastes or modify some of the traditional games to bring in masculine content. Read on to have an idea about some basic baby shower activities for all three categories.

The Traditional Ones:

One of the traditional activities is to guess tummy size of the mom-to-be. For this type of game each woman is given certain length of yarn and she has to cut it to the length she thinks would fit properly around the mom-to-be’s tummy. The participant who comes closest to the actual measurement wins the prize. Another interesting game encompasses giving writing pads and pens to the participant women. Then ask them to write down as many baby products as they can think of within a period of 3 to 5 minutes. The hurry-scurry of the women to search for more names towards the later period of the game makes for some hilarious fun. You can give the women jars containing various kinds of infant foods. The women’s job is to guess the type of food that the jars contain.

The Gender Neutral Types:

One of the games that can be played by men and women alike is ‘Finish the Baby Rhyme.’ The host of the show reads out aloud some of the sentences from baby rhyme except one word, which is to be guessed by the participants. The participant who guesses the most number of words correctly wins. Alternatively, you can take a list of about 15 words and scramble the spellings. The participants’ job is to guess the actual word. The participant who is able to unscramble the most number of words in the specified time limit wins. A game that can even earn the mom-to-be some useful decorative pieces entails asking each participant to craft handmade wall hanging out of the materials given to them for the job. The one who makes the best hanging wins (make mom-to-be the judge).

The Male Oriented Ones:

Some baby shower activities are particularly suited for male participants in couple showers. One of them is to hand participants a baby bottle full of some sort of beverage and to ask them to suck it as fast as possible. The one who finishes first wins. Another interesting game is to fill a jar with a particular brand of beer. Have the participants sip the beer and guess the correct brand of the beer. You can have a cake made for the baby shower party just like a birthday cake and fix some lit candles on it. Have the participants attempt to extinguish all the candles with a single blow. This makes a fun game!

The idea behind baby shower activities is to bring about a mood of pregnancy celebration and cheer up the expectant mother.

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Jonathan Rojas asked:

Babies are so much fun. But baby games shower are much more fun since moms-to-be, godparents, grandparents, and other invitees in the baby shower can get to play childish games again. Some of the baby game shower that can be played include Sing It, Baby!, Measuring up Mommy, Here’s Looking at You, Kid!, Don’t Say Baby, Baby Truth or Dare,  The Seventh Gift,  and Dig out the Pins.

These baby games are the common baby game showers usually played. They are a great way that would let the guests mingle and get to know each other, if they aren’t acquainted yet. This is also another great way to give honor to the mom-to-be for having that precious baby on the way.

How do we play these baby game showers? Here is the run-down on how to play the baby game shower and create good memories of a great baby shower.

In Sing It, Baby!, the guests participants form a circle. They can sit or stand. Then, each guest must sing a line or two from a song that has the word “baby” in it. When the first game player has finished, the next person seated on her right has ten seconds to sing another “baby” song. “Baby” songs cannot be repeated, thus, participants who repeat a song or cannot think of a “baby” song gets booted out of the game. Last person singing in this baby game shower wins the prize!

How big has mommy become? Measuring Up Mommy is the baby game shower to play as this gives the guests the freedom to measure mommy’s size. Have a couple of toilet paper rolls ready and ask each participant to estimate the size of mommy’s girth by cutting the toilet paper to their guess size. Then each one wraps around the new mommy’s stomach the toilet paper they cut. The nearest length approximating to the mommy’s stomach wins the prize!

Remember how you looked when you were a baby? This game takes you down memory lane as you need to dig up those baby pictures of yours. Because you need them to play the baby game shower Here’s Lookin’ At You, Kid! Before the party itself, request all the guests coming to bring the cutest baby picture of themselves. Upon their arrival, secure each baby picture and assign a number per picture. During the game, lay all baby pictures and give each participant paper and pen and ask them to identify as many baby pictures as they can. The guest with the most number of correct guesses is the big winner.

This baby game shower makes you NOT say what you are suppose to be attending to! The game Don’t Say Baby is precisely that! Don’t say “baby” during the entire length of the baby game shower for the diaper pin that was given to you upon your arrival will be taken away from you. The person with the most number of diaper pins collected at the end of the shower party wins a prize.

This baby game shower is for those who love baby trivia and the like. Play Baby Truth or Dare by writing down some baby trivia, some correct and others purposely written incorrectly. During the baby game shower, ask randomly if the baby facts are either true or false. Those who guess correctly gets a prize while those who don’t will be dared to perform in front of everyone else.

We all know that the single lady who catches the bride’s wedding bouquet is said to become the next bride. In The Seventh Gift, it is not so much a baby game shower but more of a fable that says that the giver of the seventh gift unwrapped will be the next expecting mother. However, avoid “planting” the seventh gift.

Last but not the least, Dig Out the Pins is the baby game shower that tests the agility of the guests as they fish out the most number of diaper pins from a large bowl filled with uncooked rice and diaper pins in under two minutes. The participant that has the most number of pins brings home the prize.

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Chiva-Som International Health Resort asked:

Holistic remedies help thousands of people worldwide to overcome problems ranging from more serious diseases to the common cold. Holistic Therapist Nitchara Yimsuk answers some frequently asked questions, and tips us off about a versatile treatment called moxibustion.

What does holistic mean?

In holistic treatments we look at the whole person – physical, emotional and spiritual – rather than just treating the symptoms of the problem. We consider a person’s mind and body, diet and exercise, lifestyle and relationships, work and leisure, achievements and problems. Imbalances in any of these areas can contribute to illness.

Where do holistic treatments come from?

Holistic medicine is also known as alternative, integrative or complementary medicine, as it complements conventional practices. It may include, but is not limited to, the following disciplines: spiritual, religious, newly developed approaches to healing or pre-modern medical traditions. Chinese medicine, for instance, follows the holistic principle.

How do they work?

There are many approaches, from energy healing to the use of natural and plant products. The Taoist principles, on which Chinese medicine is based, stress the oneness of everything, the inseparability of solid matter and energy, the fact that there is a common source of all phenomena and experience.

What are some of Chiva-Som’s most popular holistic treatments?

The Detox Retreat is popular. It includes the Cleansing Diet, Colonic Hydrotherapy, Chi Nei Tsang and Acupressure Reflexology. Also high on the list are Flower Essence, Homeopathy and Moxibustion.

What is Moxibustion?

It’s a treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine in which the herb Moxa Punk is burned on or above the skin at acupuncture points. Sometimes we use other herbs.

How does it work?

The heat warms the blood and the qi (the life force), which improves the flow within the energy channels of the body. Sometimes Moxibustion is recommended as a stand-alone treatment, at others it has a synergistic effect with acupuncture.

Why is it so effective?

The Moxa leaf is bitter and acrid and its nature is pure Yang. Depending on the amount used it produces a gentle warmth or a strong heat and expels cold and dampness.

What is Moxibustion recommended for?

It’s varied. It may be used in the treatment of acute diseases, cold syndromes, diseases of the channel and exterior syndromes, or chronic syndromes and diseases of the viscera (the internal organs). It’s frequently applied in treating arthralgia due to wind-cold-dampness. Also Yang collapse syndrome; Chronic Dysentery, Asthma, Phlegm Retention and Flaccidity Syndrome. It’s also good for some external syndromes, such as carbuncles and the common cold. Additionally, it can work in general health maintenance and disease prevention.

We hear it’s also useful in pregnancies?

Yes, Moxibustion has been used for centuries in China to turn breech babies. The theory behind this practice is that the heat travels up the bladder meridian, which is linked to the uterus. Additionally, it’s useful in treating some Gynaecological Diseases – such as Dysmenorrhea, Prolapse of the uterus, and Leucorrhoea – and Infantile Diseases, including Enuresis and Diarrhoea. Moxibustion is very versatile.

What are the latest holistic treatments that Chiva-Som is offering?

Vacuum-Cupping Massage and the Emotional Freedom technique are both new, and also Maya Massage, which is part of the Detox Retreat offered in the Spa.

How can people find out more about these remedies?

They can consult the website (www.chivasom.com), where there’s a list of holistic treatments and a brief description of each, or they can visit us here at Chiva-Som. All guests are welcome, and we are willing to make initial consultations for every individual who comes.

Our team of Naturopath Doctors and Practitioners work in a very secluded and peaceful environment.

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Muna wa Wanjiru asked:

Baby Acid Reflux is worth noting and learning more about especially for young mothers who have never encountered such cases. Acid reflux occurs when the valve in a baby’s esophagus remains open after feeding, This makes the contents in the stomach to return back with force to the mouth. This valve, the lower esophageal sphincter, works well in most infants but they are not so rare cases in reality.

Babies are often seen messed up in their own spit. This is a common problem which is faced the parents of the babies especially after their meals. It is called as acid reflux and that is the why the baby spit up what he/she has consumed. However, this gets cured as the baby grows up or till the baby becomes 6 to 12 months old. This is mainly caused due to the pressure caused on the digestive system. It is not a simple task to know whether the baby is suffering from acid reflux, a constant check on the baby’s health needs to be kept. This record can be maintained with the help or guidance of your baby’s pediatrician.

What causes baby acid reflux:

The reflux is nothing but the acid, which due delicate digestive, travels back in the throat. The pressure created on the stomach is responsible for the reflux which results in the spiting up. If this reflux is seen over a longer period of time doctor’s advice would be needed.

Symptoms to notice in the baby:

Vomiting or spiting up is the common symptom of baby acid reflux. Other prominent symptoms are loosing weight, continuous crying, difficulty in breathing, swallowing problems, frequent fever are also noticed in some baby’s. Though some baby’s are healthy a constant check should be kept on the baby.

Small necessary steps will definitely improve the baby’s health

Big meals can be cut down into small frequent meals. Feeding at regular intervals will create less pressure on the stomach.

Holding the baby straight during and after the food will ease the digestive system and will let pass the gas by making the baby burp.

Change the consistency of the baby’s diet /food. Make it a little thick, with your doctor’s permission.

Breast feeding will make a bond between the mother and the child so doesn’t hesitate in giving the natural nutrient to your loved one.

Make sure that the baby fed in less chaotic and a peaceful environment.

The baby should be made to sleep with the head slightly inclined and when he is awake make him/her sleep on the stomach for sometime after it’s the meal.

If the baby is been fed by a sipper or a bottle check if the size of the nipple’s hole is proper and no too large.

Use the reflux below to make your baby sleep on it.

All the above simple tips will make your baby lead a happy healthy life under proper doctor’s guidance.

Baby Acid Reflux -learn more and take care.

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Juliet Cohen asked:

Sensitive skin? Resorting to using organic baby skin products? Well, no need for too drastic actions or solutions. In order to achieve clear and smoother skin tone and texture, one must be ready and determined to modify current unhealthy lifestyle, avoid bad eating habits and follow a healthy diet.

Whether you are doing it for good, in preparation for an important occasion such as wedding, birthday or grand dinner, or even celebration of festive season, or simple for looking good and self-grooming purpose, a change in your everyday lifestyle plus using proper skin care products are vital for achieving better looking skin.

Use a range of good and affordable skin care products. It can be of any brand, as long it does not irritate your skin. Sometimes, acne or pimples take time to heal, therefore there is no need to switch to another brand hoping to see your acne or pimples disappear within one or two days. Use a range of natural based skin care products which do not contains harmful or strong ingredients

Go for once a month facial regularly. Take vegetables and clear soup, without oil. Stay away from oily food, fried food, starchy food, sugary food, dairy food, creamy soup, thick gravy, spicy food, caffeinated drinks and food.

Try to avoid or reduce consumption of eggs, peanuts, seafood and alcohol. These are foods which trigger acne and pimple breakouts. Took a cup of warm sugarless soya beverage or just a slice of wholemeal bread with slices of tomato almost daily. By mid morning, Took one medium size apple. As for lunch, Took clear soup with green vegetables and lean pork or chicken slices.

During dinner, Took clear soup with other vegetables differ from my lunch menu, with some added fish or chicken sausages. One more secret ingredient, used to blend the small bitter gourd into juice and drink it immediately. did it anytime of the day, but limit to once a day. It is a cooling drink. Well, this diet works great for my skin and keep me in shape too. You may try this diet.

Take lots of fresh fruits and fruit juices. Take lots of fruits especially in the mid morning or during night supper when you still find myself hungry for food. Avoid snacks such as biscuits or chips. Blend fruit juices once a while when you grew tired of chew and munching fruits. If you prefer, go organic on your food (no need for organic baby skin products….).

Exercise daily. Try to exercise daily, sweat it out, sweat out access toxins. It promote blood circulation thus making skin look radiant and revitalized.

Keep your hair away from your facial skin. This is very important too. Keep very long hair in my early twenties. Tied up my hair in order to make sure that no strands of hair touching my facial skin. You may use a hair band instead. Keep your hair tidy and wash regularly to prevent dandruff build up. organic baby skin products

Try not to touch your facial skin often. Avoid the bad habit by using fingers or hand to touch your skin especially your nose and chin area. Place your hand away from your face when answering phone calls or chit chatting. This will reduce the chances of getting an inflamed skin due to bacteria build up. organic baby skin products

Drink lots of water. Drink plenty of clean, boiled water to cleanse your body system and keep skin hydrate.

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kanishkmanchanda asked:

About 20 per cent of new born baby get affected by acne which is called as neonatorum or baby acne. This is really a matter of serious concern as nobody wants their innocent and tender baby to get affected by it. Let’s have a quick sneak peek on baby acne.

What causes baby acne?

Acne vulgaris, occurs because of over activity of the sebaceous glands which produces a lot of excess oil. When this excessive oil production combines with acne producing bacteria and hair follicles, it forms an apt environment for acne breakout. However, the main cause of baby acne is the hormones that get passed from the mother during the birth. These hormones excite the sebaceous glands in the baby and thus result in acne.

The baby acne gets more pronounced when the child is annoyed or fussy. The acne breakout may even happen when some milk is split or you use a rough cloth on the baby. Do not wash the baby clothes with the harsh detergents as this can again pronounce the acne breakout.

Some facts about baby acne

Generally, it occurs in an infant when he is around 4 weeks old and persists till the age of 4 months. It can appear on the chin, forehead, cheeks and, sometimes even, on the back of the child. The condition is more common in male infants than the female ones.

Do not confuse baby acne with other skin disorders!

You also have to be careful to not confuse acne in small kids with any other allergy or skin disorders. Some babies have bumps on their face from the time of birth but they get disappeared after a few weeks- this type of skin disorder is called milia.

Also, some babies have rashes called eczema. So, the main thing is that you have to properly recognize whether it is really acne or some allergy and then only go for any type of medication. But, even if it is a minor allergy you should try to get rid of it at the earliest.

Treating baby acne

Regarding the treatment options available, the best is patience as in many cases baby acne disappears on its own without any medication. Apart from it, you should strictly do the following if your baby has acne:

1.Avoid washing the baby’s face and body with any harsh soaps.

2.Always use a mild soap or shampoo.

3.Also, do not wash the clothes of your baby with any harsh detergent and avoid using such clothes for the baby as they can cause rashes to the baby’s body.

4.You should also see that your child does not get irritated or fussed as it might aggravate his condition.

5.And last but never the least, meet the dermatologist and strictly follow his advice to treat the acne. You can not afford to experiment with any of the OTC products for your baby’s skin.

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