Research has shown what you put on your skin is absorbed into your body. This holds true for infants as well. This may not pose many problems for adults, but when you think about proportionate exposure this can be a huge problem for new infants.
Many every day products we assume are healthy and ok to use on our infants, in fact, contain harmful ingredients and may pose a danger to our new babies. There are many natural products on the market that are new for infants.
Skin Care
There are many lotions available for infants, and although they generally are not necessary many moms use them. You are better off using some natural apricot oil if your new infant gets rough skin or has other skin problems.
Bath Time
This is probably one of the best places to use natural products. When you put a baby in warm water their pores are going to open up and allow even more absorption of whatever product you are using.
Most people just automatically buy Johnson’s Baby products. It’s just what people use. However, many of Johnson’s products contain chemicals that release formaldehyde. These chemicals are also known to increase episodes of skin irritation as well as exzema. [[de Groot AC et al; Contact Dermatitis 1985 Feb;12(2):87-92]
Many people use perfumed and yummy smelling products on their babies in the bath. However, the perfumes in soaps and shampoos can irritate and create allergies in children. Many babies are especially sensitive to scents. The chemical used to create the yummy smells may not be healthy for your infant as well.
Natural Products New for Infants
There are many companies who specialize in natural products for infants. Many mainstream companies are creating new natural product lines just for infants.
These natural products contain organic ingredients, and use the healing and cleaning properties of essential oils. Many essential oils have anti bacterial and fungal properties and can be used instead of harsh chemical preservatives.
You can find these new natural products for infants online and in your local health food store. More and more national grocery and department stores are carrying these new products for infants as well.