What skin care products are recommended for newborns and which ones should be avoided?
Newborn baby skin care is a delicate matter. In the early months, as your baby's immune system develops, you'll want to use the mildest cleansers and the smallest bit of lotion. But when dry skin, eczema, and diaper rash appear, it's time to treat those problems. Talk to your pediatrician about when to start using those products. Your newborn needs dye-free, fragrance-free baby skin care products. If there's a newborn in your family, here are a few tips before you start shopping: As you set up the baby's nursery -- or the corner bedroom at grandparents' house -- assemble these newborn skin care products: