Every parent knows how joyful it is to bring home a newborn baby. While there are challenges associated with pregnancy, delivery, new chores, and lifestyle in general, the pleasure of being a parent makes all worth it. Caring for a newborn is a natural instinct, however, a little preparation for it goes a long way.
Nowadays, there are so many baby products on the market which may make it confusing for new parents when it comes to choosing the best products for their little ones. A baby’s skin is very sensitive and delicate which means that your safest bet is using products that are natural and free of any chemical additives that may harm their skin.
Natural baby lotions, shampoos, creams, etc. will help keep your baby’s skin soft and healthy. So, instead of waiting to see whether your little one’s skin will show signs of rash, why not start using natural baby products from the very beginning and save yourself the trouble of curing something that you could have prevented in the first place? It’s as simple as that!
The main reason I use natural baby products, such as baby lotions, shampoos, soaps, oils, etc. is to avoid exposing my baby to unnecessary hazardous chemicals. A lot of baby products are filled with toxic chemicals – ones that have been proven to be carcinogens and affect the endocrine, reproductive and immune systems. Natural baby products, on the other hand, contain gentle ingredients such as aloe vera for gentle hydration and avocado and chamomile oil to keep the baby’s delicate skin soft and soothed.
Nothing makes you feel more powerless as a parent than having a sick baby. Essential oils can have an amazing therapeutic effect on you and your baby. Due to the fact that they support the body’s immune response, essential oils are a great ally to new parents. Essential oils can reach the limbic lobe of the brain where emotions are controlled, which makes them an amazing tool to boost calm behaviour in babies and kids. Babies need support to increase their natural defences, and diffusing essential oils throughout the day and night helps with that. Oils, such as lemon and eucalyptus are easily absorbed by the body and they help boost the immune system of your little ones.
For most new parents, sleep becomes an abstract noun in the first couple of months. However, what many of them may not know is that there are some tricks to help your little one fall asleep faster and have a good night’s sleep. For instance, you can spray a mixture of lavender and water on your baby’s bedding. Or, you can also use calming natural baby lotions to massage your little one before bed so that he falls asleep faster and easier.