Baby Skin Care Slideshow: Simple Tips to Keep Baby's Skin Healthy
Medically Reviewed by Stephanie S. Gardner, MD on April 26, 2022
Expect Bumps, Spots, and Rashes
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Newborns Are Prone to Rashes
2/20
Avoid Diaper Rash
3/20
What to Do With Pimples & Whiteheads
4/20
Birthmarks
5/20
Eczema
6/20
Dry Skin
7/20
Excess Oil Causes Cradle Cap
8/20
Prickly Heat Causes Irritated Skin
9/20
Infant Skin Doesn't Need Powdering
10/20
White Bumps (Milia)
11/20
Baby Yeast Infections
12/20
Laundry Tips
13/20
Yellow Skin Can Mean Jaundice
14/20
Look Out for Infant Sunburn
15/20
Baby Sunscreen and More
16/20
Baby Skin Care Products
17/20
Avoiding Skin Problems at Bath Time
18/20
Baby Massage
19/20
When to Call the Pediatrician
20/20
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REFERENCES:
American Academy of Dermatology: "Skin Care for Infants."
American Academy of Pediatrics: "Fun in the Sun," "Parenting Corner Q&A: Sun Safety."
Children's Hospital, St. Louis: "Birthmarks and Your Baby," "Cradle Cap," "Baby Skin 101," "Jaundiced Newborn."
The Cochrane Library: "Massage Intervention For Promoting Mental And Physical Health In Infants Aged Under Six Months."
Cleveland Clinic
Mayo Clinic
April 26, 2022
Medically Reviewed by: Stephanie S. Gardner, MD
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