Soft as a baby's bottom

5 tips to care for baby skin

Soft but fragile, baby's skin is the focus of attention in the first few months. If you are overwhelmed with information and advice that you don't always need (yes mum, yes granny), don't panic, we have what you need and we'll make it simple!

But why is it so fragile anyway? During pregnancy, a baby has no worries, as it bathes in its amniotic fluid. Once out in the world, it's a different matter: after a few days, the natural barrier of the vernix caseosa wears off. Until the glands that produce sebum are mature enough to produce the hydrolipidic film, you will have to help baby strengthen their skin and develop bacterial flora.

Did you know?

Water loss in toddlers is much greater than in adults. So remember to give your baby plenty to drink, especially in hot weather.