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8 Tips for Healthy and NaturalBaby Care10
Welcoming a new baby is definitely a time to rejoice for the whole family. While you take
delight in your bundle of joy, you need to consider how to provide the best care for your
baby.
With the market being flooded with numerous baby care products, you will be
overwhelmed at the choice available. But when you take a closer look at the ingredients
present in these baby care creams, oils and lotions you will find many chemicals, which
you would not want on your baby at any cost.
At times like this, knowing about the use of coconut oil in baby care would help you take
to a natural, healthy and beneficial baby care oil and keep your baby healthy and fit.
Coconut oil is being used worldwide for its highly beneficial properties such as anti
fungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Further, you need not spend much on the
oil. Since it is a natural product, you can be assured that it is completely safe for your baby.
Coconut oil with its delicious aroma is a moisturizer, which can be used in baby care in
different ways. Here are some tips for taking tender care of your baby with coconut oil.
1. Diaper rash
One of the common problems you face with infants and children below two years is the
rashes that appear due to diaper use. The skin appears red and shiny in the area exposed to
the diapers. Coconut oil is an ideal natural remedy for treating diaper rash.
The oil acts as a barrier preventing further irritation due to the diaper. The healthy
ingredients in the oil nourish the skin and treat the irritation caused by diaper use. Since
coconut oil has excellent antifungal properties, it can be used for treating yeast infections.
Further, unlike some of the chemical creams used to treat the rashes, coconut oil does not
ruin the nappies, especially those made of cloth. To get proper relief, apply coconut oil
liberally on the area affected daily until the rashes disappear.
2. Moisturizing lotion
Babies have soft and smooth skin, so it is not actually necessary to apply any creams or
lotions. However, if you want to use some moisturizer in case your baby suffers from
dryness of skin all over or in certain areas such as the neck creases, coconut oil is the right
choice.
Coconut oil provides good protection for the baby’s skin. The healthy fats, vitamins, and
moisturizing ingredients present in the oil keep the skin well moisturized and free of
irritation.
3. Natural bath oil
Instead of the chemical ridden products, using coconut oil for cleaning your baby helps in
a thorough cleaning. Moreover, it is safe and beneficial for the baby too. You need to mix
equal parts of organic castile soap and coconut oil with water and your baby wash is ready.
It is not necessary to add essential oils for fragrance, as coconut oil has a natural pleasing
fragrance. While it is not necessary to use the baby bath solution every time, it can be used
on occasions, when you need to clean your baby, thoroughly and safely.
4. Treat Cradle Cap
The moisturizing effect of coconut oil helps in treating cradle cap, a fungal infection that
occurs in babies. The oil should be massaged into the scalp of baby gently, left for 20
minutes, and rinsed off with water.
The oil moisturizes the scalp and loosens the flakes, while keeping the scalp nourished.
The loosened flakes should be removed with a soft bristled comb.
5. Massage oil
Massage helps to strengthen the bond between the baby and its parent. Massage also helps
relaxes your baby right ahead of bedtime. Since most massage oils available in the market
are petroleum based it is not safe to use them on babies.
You can instead make your own massage cream just like the baby bath lotion. Add equal
parts of olive oil and coconut oil and a few drops of lavender (for fragrance and relaxation)
to get homemade, natural and effective massage oil.
6. Treatment of skin conditions
Since coconut oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it can be used in treatment of many
skin conditions that occur in babies such as thrush or eczema. When applied in the baby’s
mouth and in areas such as diaper folds, thrush (Candida) can be cleared. The nutrients in
the oil help in treating the dry skin conditions such as eczema.
7. Digestive power
Coconut oil can also be added as an ingredient in baby food to get its benefits. The lauric
acid present in coconut oil helps in digestion and enables easy absorption of nutrients from
foods you give for babies such as pumpkin, leafy greens and carrots. The oil is
hypoallergenic and hence can be used safely.
8. Healing properties
The antioxidant property of virgin coconut oil helps in collagen stimulation, which is
important for wound healing. Applying coconut oil to minor wounds or cuts helps in faster
healing.
Since coconut oil is a proven antimicrobial agent due to the presence of fatty acids of
medium chain like lauric acid, it is ideal for treating protozoal, fungal, and viral infections
effectively.
Coconut oil selectionCoconut oil is available in many forms including pure, refined, virgin, organic, and organic
virgin varieties. Pure coconut oil is the purest form, while refined oil undergoes
mechanical and chemical processes to make it colorless and odorless.
Virgin oil is extracted from coconut milk and is rich in antioxidants, as it is not heated for
extraction. Organic coconut oil is the oil extracted from coconut trees that have been
grown using natural manure and without any addition of chemical for the extraction
process.
When you buy coconut oil, ensure it is pure, unrefined, and organic. Extra virgin oil is best
for babies as it indicates the oil is in its purest form and hence can give the best benefits.
Research reveals that chemicals in skin care products can harm your health in different
ways. Since babies have ultrasensitive skin using a natural and at the same time beneficial
skin care product is vital for their health and wellbeing. Coconut oil with its natural
nurturing and healing properties is therefore ideal for use in baby care.