Being a parent, you want the best for your child. Being a parent of a newborn baby requires special care for your small, delicate, and fragile bundle of joy. As a mother you may work about your chemicals and ingredients found in many modern day baby lotions and creams.
Well, worry no more. Coconut It is an amazing natural product that is very beneficial for your baby. Coconut oil is a wonderful natural, chemical-free alternative to commercial baby products. Coconut oil is known globally as a superior and beneficial oil that has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
There are many amazing uses for coconut oil. In fact, using this pure product is good for your body both inside and out. But did you know that this it is one of the most beneficial and safest oils you can apply to your baby’s skin? Here are four benefits of coconut oil for your baby.
- Diaper rash cream. There is no doubt that your baby will develop diaper rash some time in their life. One of the most perfect remedies for treating diaper rash naturally is by using coconut oil. Coconut oil works as a barrier to prevent additional irritation, nourish the skin, and treat the irritated areas plus it is anti-fungal. To use, generously apply the coconut oil to affected areas before placing a clean diaper on baby.
- Baby lotion. Coconut oil is the impeccable natural moisturizer. Just place a small dab of coconut oil to dry skin areas to help moisturize and prevent further skin irritation due to dry skin.
- Cradle cap treatment. if your baby’s scalp looks flaky and dry resembling dandruff, or is thick and oily with yellowish or brown crusty patches, your baby most likely has cradle cap. Ridding your baby of cradle cap can sometimes be challenging. Coconut oil works great for loosening cradle cap flakes and nourishing your baby’s scalp at the same time. To use, massage a dab of oil into your baby’s scalp paying close attention to areas of dryness and flaking. Leave the coconut oil on baby’s scalp for about 20 minutes to allow the oil to penetrate the dry skin. After 20 minutes, use a soft brush in a circular motion to comb to help remove loose flakes. Rinse the coconut oil off your baby’s head and dry.
- Baby massage oil. If you have ever had a massage, you know how relaxing it can be both physically and mentally. This is also true for your baby. Baby massage reinforces the bond between parent and baby, and also helps to promotes baby relaxation at bed time. To make a natural massage oil, mix a tablespoon of coconut oil and a tablespoon of olive oil together in a small dish. Add two drops of relaxation promoting essential oil like lavender.
What are other ways you have used coconut oil on your baby?
