According to research by QV Baby, a baby’s skin (while soft and delicate) has a very important role to play in relation to its health, including preventing infection and reducing the amount of allergens and irritants that penetrate into the skin.
But despite having such an important function, a baby’s skin is 30% thinner than an adult’s and does not become fully developed until 12 months after birth.
Luckily, there are some excellent products on the market to cater specifically for their delicate skin – and they are all designed to make parents' jobs that little bit easier.
Of course, we also can’t forget about mothers themselves. Sometimes mums are so busy taking care of their little ones that they forget to focus on what is also important – their own health and wellbeing.
Below, we've rounded up our favourite go-to products for children and must-haves to pamper mum.
BABY SKIN
Aveeno Baby Daily Lotion Fragrance Free adds moisture while it soothes and protects baby's dry, sensitive skin. This formula prevents and temporarily protects chafed, chapped or cracked skin.
Banana Boat Baby Zinc Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ is mild enough for even the most delicate skin. This lightweight, non-greasy, formula is dermatologically tested and provides a very high UVA/UVB protection and 4-hour water-resistance so that the whole family can protect the fun. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not apply to broken, damaged or diseased skin. If irritation or rash appears, discontinue use. Consult a doctor for use on babies under 6 months old. Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 24.57% w/w. AUST L 407089.
CeraVe Baby Moisturising Cream has been developed with paediatric dermatologists. It is formulated with three essential ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol to provide up to 24 hours of moisture and hydration to baby's skin.
BABY BATH
DU’IT Baby 3-in-1 Wash is a wash, bath and shampoo that will not dry out delicate baby skin. It is perfect for sensitive skin, eczema or cradle cap of newborns, infants and toddlers. The formula contains natural plant extracts and 100 per cent certified organic oils, including honey, calendula and aloe vera extract to moisturise, soothe and enrich tender skin. The mild, pH-balanced wash is gentle on the eyes.
QV Baby Gentle Wash is ideal for cleansing the hair and body and rehydrating skin. The lightly foaming, soap-free formula is non-comedogenic and pH-balanced. It is suitable for dry skin, infant skin, and on skin prone to eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.
Weleda Calendula Cream Bath is an extra-mild baby bath for delicate skin. Calendula’s sunny warmth and gentle skin soothing powers are matched with silky sweet almond oil and organic sesame oil to prevent drying, in a truly nourishing blend. Warm and cosseting on the skin, kindly cleansing, it’s a bath made to keep skin soft, smooth and with the lovely fragrance of natural, clean baby.
BABY HAIR
MOOV Head Lice Solution kills head lice and eggs, and should be applied to dry hair as soon as a lice infestation is detected. It contains the active ingredient eucalyptus oil and is the world’s first natural head lice product to have been tested to ICH GCP standards. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Egozite is an oil-based lotion specially formulated to loosen and remove the crusts of cradle cap. Egozite Cradle Cap Lotion has a specially designed dropper that allows for accurate application. It is free from lanolin, perfume or any other substances that might irritate baby’s skin.
Swisspers® Baby Gentle Shampoo is mild and extra soft on baby’s hair and scalp. Enriched with Australian cotton milk to be extra gentle on newborn, dry and sensitive skin. Proudly made with cotton extracts harvested from Australian cotton farms, cotton milk is a nourishing blend, naturally rich in omega 6 and 9. Infused with the natural goodness of certified organic aloe vera and natural vitamin E leaving hair clean, soft and shiny.
Bloom Squad® Lil Smoothie™ Conditioner is a deeply nourishing conditioner to smooth and detangle mini manes. Enriched with a hydrating blend of Kakadu plum, shea butter, coconut oil and wheat proteins to replenish hair, strengthen and help reduce breakage. Pro-vitamin B5 seals the hair cuticle, locks in moisture and helps reduce splitting, frizzing and fraying.
FOR MUM
Klorane Oil Control Dry Shampoo with Nettle & Vitamin E is an ultra-powerful dry shampoo, perfect for those busy mornings when you can't jump into the shower. Specially formulated for ultra-oily hair and scalp types, this dermatologically powered dry shampoo is proven to put an end to the oily hair cycle. Available in tinted and untinted formulas.
Aqium Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser with Aloe provides a quick and convenient way to sanitise your hands when you can't get to the sink (think those emergency nappy changes). With added glycerin and pro-vitamin B5, the Aqium Sanitiser leaves hands refreshed, moisturised and hygienically clean. The sanitiser now includes the additional moisturising benefits of aloe vera to care even further for your skin.
TONI&GUY Accessories Smooth Finish Natural Bristle Brush is a highly effective tool for creating a smooth finish that is frizz and bump free. Featuring an innovative S-curve shape with a head that contours the scalp, and densely packed natural bristles for the ultimate smooth, sleek and shiny finish on all hair types.
Skin Physics Vitamin C Hydrating Velvet Mask is a hydrating five-layer fabric mask is designed for maximum adhesion to lock in moisture, the ultimate pamper for mum. The non-drying technology continuously delivers a hydrating five complex hyaluronic acid serum to the skin to instantly hydrate and provide deep moisturisation. Added vitamin C and niacinamide (vitamin B3) help to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, fine lines, wrinkles and luminosity and allantoin helps to soothe dry and irritated skin.
GROW Thicker Fuller Thickening Treatment is a treatment formulated to fortify very fine hair or thinning hair to improve hair density, after all we know the postpartum hair changes are real. Enriched with vitamin B3, to improve hair texture and volume. Amino acids and key active ingredient, CRESSATINE promote the growth of hair and prolong the hair growth phase.
LYCON Skin Deep Hydration Hyaluronic Mask is a supercharged rejuvenating and nutritive infusion mask, that deeply hydrates and plumps the skin. It contains dual action hyaluronic acid concentrate, Australian kakadu plum, shea butter, jojoba oil, olive squalane and vitamin E. Perfect for weekly use or to apply nightly as a sleeping mask for more intense rejuvenating results.
GLAM by Manicare® Heated Lash Curler is designed using tech smart silicone pads heated to a warm and precise temperature to safely and gently lift and curl lashes in seconds. A curled lash is the cheats way to look like you've been sleeping (and not up all night with a baby) and the curved dual silicone pads cushion and protect lashes without crimping, pulling or damaging.
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