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Very often I get questions on how to make my baby fairer. In my baby massage video, I had informed that the baby’s color depends completely on genetic factors. Whosever genes are strong in her color and feature the baby shall get it. It may also depend on the climatic condition one lives in.

Just like any other organ your skin and its color cannot be altered. Please don’t go by someone’s words and follow or do any bizarre remedy or treatment for your baby. You cannot change the color but you can definitely help your baby have healthy glowing skin. In this video, I shall share details

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Baby Skin Care Tips

1. Water temperature for Bathing 
It’s a culture in many places to give hot baths to babies, especially head baths. This will damage babies’ skin cells and hence not appreciated. The baby must enjoy the process not hate it. So stick to the baby’s liking while zeroing on temperature. And avoid bathing more than once a day. In some countries, it is advised not to bathe a baby more than 3 times a day. The natural oils in a baby’s skin shall be lost too quickly and this is the reason.

2. Sunbath 
Sun plays a major role in skin health also important in building Vitamin D. Harsh sun rays are definitely harmful but the best time to take your child to meet the sun is between 7-9 in the morning and 4-6 in the evening. Use baby-friendly sun-screen in case of traveling to very hot cities or countries. Apply it 20 minutes before going to the sun.

3. Moisturize 
On days when you do not give an oil bath, it is important to moisturize the baby’s skin using mild baby lotions or creams. Avoid heavily scented products. You can find a list of products we use for our son and we recommend in the video.

4. Homemade Fine Ubtan 
Many of them use homemade bath powders such as ubtan or gram flour. Use any but ensure you are not harming the baby’s skin by using roughly textured powders. Fine homemade powders on alternate days can be used in place of baby soap.

5. Oil Massage 

One must accept that oil massage done in any costly product won’t change a baby color but it does bring a glow to the baby’s skin. Mildly hot or warm oil is good to be used. Coconut oil is the best you can choose whichever oil suits your baby depending on skin texture and weather condition. If it’s a very hot climate do not massage regularly and use mild oils.

6. No Fancy Products 
This cream suited their baby or that soap suited their baby doesn’t mean it will suit your baby too. So before switching products always do a patch test on the baby’s skin. Apply it to the baby’s inner arms. Leave it for few hours, if you see no reaction such are itching, burning, or reddening – it is safe for your baby.

7. Clothing 
Every new garment they wear must be washed prior. If your baby is prone to skin rashes wash his clothes separately in hot water and using mild detergents. You can find the link in the description. Change baby’s clothes at least 2-3 times a day as baby’s sweat a lot and make them dirty too. Nightwear must be comfortable, breathable, soothing, and fresh. Cotton is always best for babies, do not be tempted to put on chiffon or nylon clothes just because you liked the color. Layering is best than using woolen in certain weather conditions.

8. Diaper Care 
It’s very important to take care of the baby’s intimate parts and diaper care plays an important role.

9. Avoid Wet Tissues 
I’ve seen people using Wet Tissues all the time. Regular usage of wet tissues can damage a baby’s skin as it consists of alcohol. Use an old cotton cloth dip it in water and wipe the baby’s skin.

10. Take care of Rashes 
Infantile rashes are common in babies and occur mostly on the face. They do not need any medication they keep coming and go on their own. No cream or powder to be applied until suggested by the doctor. Heat rashes, I’ve made a separate video to check that.

Video: How to make a Baby Fairer? 10 Baby Skin Care Tips

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