Imagine living inside a place with the perfect temperature, PH, and environment for your skin, only then to enter a world of cold, heat, diapers, creams and clothes! It’s no wonder there is a lot of advice needed when it comes to newborn skincare, and many common issues that can arise.
Baby skincare starts in the womb when the baby's skin is coated with a protective layer called vernix. Think about how your skin might look if you were sitting in a lovely warm bath for 9 months, pickled would be an understatement! Vernix prevents the amniotic fluid from pickling or chapping your baby's skin.
When babies are born, some of this white coating will likely remain on their skin. While you might be tempted to rub it off for your first mommy and baby selfie, the best thing you can do is try and leave the vernix on the skin. It hydrates and protects their skin, like mother nature's best protective moisturiser. It's also best to try to delay your baby's first bath for a day or two. It might even be something you want noted on your birth plan.
