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 babies’ 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.
FOR MUM
Swisspers Absorbent Nursing Pads slip inside the bra to help absorb and manage milk leakage that may occur between feeds, especially during the early months of breastfeeding.
The Secret Skincare Pregnancy Clarifying Night Cream is a light, non-comedogenic night cream containing three prescription ingredients to effectively treat and prevent acne in pregnancy.
Burt's Bees Mama Bee Belly Butter is an extra rich belly butter specially blended to nourish and moisturise skin during pregnancy.
Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare oil designed to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Bio-Oil has a unique formula, which contains a combination of plant extracts and vitamins suspended in an oil base.
BABY SKIN
Invisible Zinc Junior Clip-On Cream SPF50 UVA-UVB is a sunscreen that helps protect children from damaging UV exposure by creating a natural barrier between their skin and the sun.
Jurlique Baby's Soothing Moisturising Cream is a gentle and calming moisturiser that helps deeply hydrate dry and delicate skin. Suitable for babies from one month of age.
Green People Organic Babies Mum and Baby Rescue Balm Scent Free is a soothing balm for baby’s sensitive skin and perineal massage. It is formulated with 91% certified organic ingredients.
Clémence Organics Ultimate Baby Oil is a carefully selected blend of cold-pressed oils delicately scented with soothing aromatics, to make baby’s bath time and bedtime routine something special.
We Are Feel Good Inc. Baby Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ is a lightweight, fragrance free sunscreen for babies. It is enriched with natural emollients for extra hydration and nourishment.
BABY HAIR
QV Baby 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner is a two-in-one formula that will cleanse and condition baby’s hair and scalp. The dual-action, pH-balanced formula contains a conditioning ingredient which assists with combing and detangling hair.
Egozite Cradle Cap Lotion is an oil-based lotion specially formulated to loosen and remove the crusts of cradle cap. It has a specially designed dropper that allows for accurate application.
Johnson's® baby Conditioning Shampoo is as gentle as pure water, to gently cleanse without irritating baby’s eyes. The added conditioning leaves hair more manageable and easy to comb.
Nutrimetics Baby Care Plus+ Baby Shampoo gently cleanses and moisturises a baby’s sensitive hair and scalp. The pH-balanced formula leaves hair soft and silky with a fresh, powdery scent.
BABY BATH
sebamed Baby Bubble Bath is a soap and alkali-free formula specifically formulated for the baby's skin. The extra mild cleansing formula helps gently cleanse without dehydration.
Billie Goat Soap Billie Baby Body Wash is a body wash formulated with Australian goat’s milk and vitamin E. It is ideal for sensitive skin and can be used on children of all ages, including newborns.
Aveeno® Baby Calming Comfort® Bath is a bath wash that contains scents of lavender and vanilla, known for their calming and relaxing properties.
DermaVeen Extra Gentle Baby Soap-Free Wash is a body wash for babies. The soap-free, pH-balanced formula helps relieve dry, itchy, scaly and irritated skin.
BABY BODY
Arbonne ABC Baby Care Nappy Cream is a hydrating rich nappy cream that glides on easily, creating a water-repelling moisture barrier to help soothe and protect against wetness and irritation.
Klorane Baby Essentials Kit is a pack that includes three Klorane baby products: Full size Gentle Cleansing Gel (200mL), travel size Moisturising Cream (40mL) and travel size Moisturising Lotion (75mL).
Weleda Calendula Baby Love Gift Set is a gift set containing a selection of baby care essentials for new parents.
Oral-B Stages are manual toothbrushes designed especially for children. They are endorsed by the Australian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. The toothbrushes are available in four different stages, with Stage one being for babies aged 4-24 months.
