Here Are A Few Tips On How To Properly Wash Baby Clothes

There are very many new parents out there who are looking for ways on how to properly wash baby clothes for their newborns. Washing baby clothes is not as difficult as people may think. There is definitely no need to be nervous. Just because the clothes are small doesn't mean that there is a special way to wash them properly. You just need to be careful and have a few things in mind, that's all. Let us look at a few tips on how to properly wash baby clothes.

First thing you have to keep in mind is that your baby has sensitive skin compared to you. For this reason, you should try avoiding using laundry detergents that you use on your clothes. Such detergents can be very harsh on a newborn baby's skin. Your baby may start itching and this may cause ugly marks which I am sure you do not want on your cute baby. For your baby's clothes, it's best to use gentle detergent which is not perfumed. Also, remember to have a second rinse which can have a softening effect on your baby's clothes.

When a baby is born, there is no way that you can learn of the allergies. There are certain perfumes and soaps that bring about allergic reactions in adults. The reactions may even be worse when it comes to a baby. Be careful when introducing such perfumes and chemicals to your newborn baby's clothes since this may increase the chances of your baby developing an allergy later in his life. Your awareness should be at its peak when washing the clothes. When the baby wears them, be keen to spot a rash, redness and so on, on your baby's skin. This may be as a result of the kind of chemicals you are using to wash the baby's clothes. If there is any reaction you notice on your baby's skin, call a pediatrician immediately and stop using soap that caused the reaction.

Almost all baby clothes have the capability of being dried by use of a dryer. Many parents think that using a dryer to dry baby clothes will make them shrink. Well, you will be relieved when I tell you that this only happens rarely if you do it correctly. When drying them, use the lowest heat setting that your machine has and this will ensure that the clothes dry without shrinking. This will also make your baby's clothes appear more vibrant and fresher.

Finally, if you really want to know how to properly wash baby clothes, never use fabric softeners or dryer sheets. Dryer sheets do not only bring about allergic reactions or irritations but can also have hazardous effects on the health of your baby. Your baby's clothes have fire retardant chemicals and when you use fabric softeners, you risk removing these chemicals which render your baby susceptible to fire. Never dry your clothes with the baby's since there is a potential your clothes can leave some residue that can be rubbed off to your baby's clothing.

You Need To Make Your Baby Avoid The Winter Harm To Their Skin

You just can't keep your hands off your little one's oh-so-soft skin, and you’d do anything to keep it as silky as the day he was born. But with winter in the air, you need to do more than just bundle up your precious bundle. That's because a baby's thinner, more sensitive skin is especially vulnerable to dropping temps and wintry gusts. Here's what you need to know to ward off the winter's harm to your baby's skin.

You'd feel all that baby fat would help, but infants lose body heat a lot faster than we do. As a result, they're more prone to frostbite — especially on their tiny fingers, ears, toes, nose, and cheeks. How can you tell if your tot has been bitten? With frostbite, the affected area will feel very cold and look white or yellowish-gray.

If you spot signs of frostbite, there's no time to waste. Open up your coat and shirt and tuck your baby next to your skin for warmth. Then get to a doctor or emergency room stat. If that's not immediately possible, go indoors and begin gradually warming your baby.

Never put your infant next to a radiator, stove, or heater. Instead, soak the affected area in warm-to-the-touch water. If the area is too difficult to soak, use a warm, wet washcloth. Keep soaking or gently applying the washcloth until the color returns to your baby's skin. As his skin warms, it may become red, swollen, or blistered. Then, if you haven't already, call your baby's pediatrician.

Air is the best insulator, so dress your little one like an onion. He'll feel warmer and more comfortable in several layers of light- to medium-weight clothing than one big heavy outfit. Last but not least, make sure your baby's cold-weather gear includes a hat, mittens, cozy socks, boots, and a warm coat or snowsuit.

When it comes to winter skin care for wee ones, don't ignore those cherub lip area and chubby cheeks. Dry air and windy weather can play havoc with a baby's exposed skin, making chapped lips and cheeks, and even windburn common winter skin-care problems.

The same way you treat dry baby skin on any part of your little one's body — moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. At least twice a day, smooth some fragrance-free, hypoallergenic lotion, cream, or ointment on your baby's cheeks. And put some made-for-baby lip balm or ointment on your cutie's chapped lips. Always moisturize before you step out with your baby. On blustery days, use a plastic rain cover to keep the wind out of the stroller.