Skin is slightly rough
If your baby has dry skin, it could feel slightly rough and faint scaling could appear. Skin could also have a dull, and in some cases, whitish appearance. Apply a moisturising lotion daily to help replenish moisture and provide long-term protection for your baby’s skin barrier.
Keep them comfortable at bath time
Put their towel on the radiator before they
get in the bath so that it’s warm when it’s
time to get out. Use a soap free cleanser
and keep bath time to no longer than 10-20
minutes. Avoid using flannels at bath time
or rubbing their delicate skin as this can
irritate it and cause further dryness. After
their bath, gently pat skin dry with a soft,
warm towel.
Skin may peel
While peeling skin can be a sign of dryness,
some newborn skin peels naturally,
especially if they’re born a little late. In
time, this skin will come off to reveal
healthy, soft skin underneath, so it’s best
left to renew by itself. Moisturise your
baby’s face, arms, legs, hands and feet with
a gentle moisturising lotion after bath time
and before getting dressed in the morning to
help nourish and soften skin.
The Oilatum Soothe & Protect range has been specially formulated to meet the needs of your baby’s dry skin. The range includes a lotion that gently and effectively soothes skin whilst keeping it protected from further dryness and three wash products developed to help reduce the occurrence of dry skin.
