The weather in summer is harsh and unbearable, the baby is lively and active, and has a strong metabolism. In addition, the baby's skin is relatively delicate, and there are many capillaries distributed, which makes it easy to sweat. Stimulate, so that the baby is prone to prickly heat.
The use of talcum powder is irrespective of age. It can be used by the baby as soon as it is born. Generally, it is applied to the folds of the skin, such as the back, underarms, neck, thigh roots and other places where sweat tends to accumulate. After bathing and drying, apply a thin layer of talcum powder to these areas, which can effectively prevent prickly heat.
However, parents must pay attention to the following points when buying talcum powder for their babies:
1. Does not contain asbestos. Asbestos fine fibers are harmful to the human body and can easily cause lung disease.
2. Does not contain paraffin oil and coloring agents, which will cause the pores to be closed and the skin cannot breathe freely, thus hurting the baby's skin.
3. Do not raise dust, because the baby is young and the respiratory tract is not fully developed, try to avoid dust when purchasing talcum powder, otherwise it will easily cause respiratory infection.