Your child’s skin is more delicate and a lot thinner than an adult’s that is why proper care is needed. An infant’s skin also does not produce as much melanin as adults do which means that you might want to give him or her protection from the sun when going out. Another thing that parents should remember is that a baby’s skin is not that resistant to bacteria and can easily get irritated by harmful substances.

Do babies sweat less? Yes they sweat less compared to adults. The question is, so what if they sweat less? This means that it is more difficult for them to maintain their body temperature. It is important to note that taking care of your baby’s skin is not just protecting the surface of his or her body but the general health of the child as well.

Here are a few of the most common skin ailments that parents have to deal with.

1.     Eczema: This appears red and rather irritating. More often than not, it also includes scaling of the skin. Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis and is considered as a common skin condition. If your baby has this skin ailment, it would be best to clean the skin and pat it dry.

Talking to a physician is also important so that you would know what to apply on your baby’s skin.

2.     Infant acne: These usually appear on the face. They do not look like adult acne though since they are just small pink spots. How does this happen? According to a medical professionals, when a child is born, he or she still retains his or her mother’s hormones. This is usually retained during the first few weeks hence the development of infant acne. It goes away on its own. However, if it does not go away, it would be best not to treat it on your own. Call a pediatrician to deal with the matter.

3.     Heat rash: Constitutes small pinkish spots or pimples. This is often seen across the child’s body. To avoid this, make sure that your child’s clothes do not stick to his or her skin. One should remember that the skin needs ventilation especially for baby skin since babies have underdeveloped sweat glands.

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