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[infantology]

THE BASICS OF BATHING YOUR BABY

Bath time is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your child. Additionally, your baby's general health depends on it. As a new mom, bathing your infant might seem like an intimidating process even when everything is planned out perfectly. Baby baths are definitely a tall order—handling your slippery baby with the utmost care, selecting the appropriate bathing products, and ensuring that your baby is not only comfortable but really likes the bath. However, becoming familiar with the fundamentals of baby bathing might make you feel at ease and ready. We've developed a list of simple solutions to all your infant bath concerns:

When should I begin bathing my infant? The World Health Organisation advises delaying your baby's first bath for at least 24 hours for a number of reasons. Bathing your infant too soon can disrupt important mother-child interactions and skin-to-skin care, impact their blood sugar and body temperature, and dry up their sensitive skin.

Which bath—a sponge bath or a conventional bath—is best for my baby? Until the umbilical stump has dried and detached, which can take one to three weeks, sponge showers are advised for infants. After this time, you can begin giving your infant regular baths.

How frequently should a newborn be bathed? Baby bathing is only necessary twice or three times a week. They don't typically take up a lot of dirt because of their restricted mobility. Therefore, as long as the diaper area and skin crevices are frequently cleaned, there is no need for a daily bath. Additionally, frequent bathing can dry up your baby's tender skin. It's better to hold off on taking your baby daily baths until they are old enough to move about and play on the ground!

Of course, you should go ahead and bathe your infant if you truly believe it is necessary for calmness or cleanliness.

Choose a tranquil moment for both you and your infant. Schedule a bath whenever you both feel comfortable throughout the day. Your ability to be more present and strengthen your relationship with your child will both benefit from your mental state of calm. Baby will respond and enjoy the bath more if they are calm. If your child has recently eaten, is hungry, or is irritable, postpone the bath! Baby baths can also help establish a schedule for your child, so you might try bathing your child at the same time each day to see if it works for your child.

Select the appropriate shampoo and cleansers for babies. Your baby's skin readily loses moisture, making infant baths a drying experience. Therefore, be careful to get your infant a gentle cleanser and shampoo made with safe components that won't harm their skin or hair. Of course, a formulation without tears is essential. Natural ingredients enriched in CITTA's harsh chemical-free baby shampoo and natural foaming baby wash gently cleanse your baby's skin and hair while preventing dryness.

Keep the water and room at the proper temperatures. You must keep the water warm while giving your infant a bath since their bodies are still learning to adjust to temperature variations. It is advised to bathe your kid in lukewarm water rather than boiling water. Hot water baths could appear attractive, but in the worst circumstances, they can be exceedingly dehydrating and even scorching. Babies should bathe in water that is between 37 and 38 degrees Celsius.

Security first When showering your infant, be careful to maintain one hand on the child at all times. If you're utilising a changing table as a bath area, you might also want to employ a safety strap. Before putting your infant on a hard surface for a sponge wash, cover it with a soft cloth. When giving your infant a regular bath, make sure that the water is not deeper than 5 cm and that your baby's head is always above the surface. Finally, never leave your child unattended in the bathtub, even for a little period of time.

With these baby bath fundamentals, we hope you'll feel ready to bathe your child in a way that both of you will enjoy. Enjoy your bath!

[infantology]

BEST NATURAL ALTERNATIVES OF TALC FOR BABY POWDERS

Talc is the softest known mineral on earth mined from rock deposits. Finely ground Talc powder is known to absorb moisture, reduce odours, and cut down friction. Due to these properties, Talc has been a common ingredient in Talcum Powders and many other cosmetic products for a long time.

But talc has also been linked to several serious illnesses, such as Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, and Ovarian Cancer. While further studies are necessary to conclusively determine the detrimental effects of Talc, experts advise against using Talc-based products.

If talc is harmful to our health, what are its safer alternatives? We have researched the best natural and safe alternatives to talc to help you:

Corn Starch: Corn Starch or Corn Flour is the starch obtained from the grains of corn. It absorbs moisture well, which makes it a good replacement for Talc. Corn Starch particles are bigger than Talc particles, which makes it difficult to be inhaled by babies (unless an excessive amount is applied to the baby) – which, again, makes it a better alternative.

Kaolin: Kaolin is a type of clay also known as Cosmetic Clay. It is a naturally absorbent material that is known to effectively absorb excess oil from the skin. It does not dry the skin out, but rather soothes it, which makes it suitable for use on sensitive skin.

Rice Starch: Rice starch is made by grounding rice grains into a fine powder. It was used as a cosmetic powder before talcum powders came into the markets. It is safe to use on the skin but has a tendency to cake, which is why it is generally avoided in powders.

Oat Kernel Flour: Oat Kernel Flour is loaded with the goodness of the soothing agent beta-glucan, skin-nourishing lipids, and moisturizing carbohydrates. This makes it a great ingredient for dry, irritated, inflamed, or eczema-prone skin; and a perfectly safe and natural alternative to Talc in Baby Powders.

Corn Starch, Oat Kernel Flour, and Kaolin clay are the safest natural alternatives to Talc in Baby Powders. They absorb excess moisture and oil from the baby’s skin while also soothing it.

CITTA’s Soothing Talc-Free Baby Powder provides you with the perfect blend of these natural ingredients so that your baby’s skin stays fresh all day. It is dermatologically approved and has a unique silky texture that soothes the baby’s skin. The Soothing Talc-Free Powder also prevents rashes and itchiness.

Next time you are buying a powder for your baby, remember to check the ingredient label carefully. Look for the alternatives we discussed above and make a safe choice.