Baby Skin and Nails Care

Free Baby-Care Class

Skin and Nails Care

• dry skin
  • common with an overdue baby
  • use a natural oil to moisturize baby
    • highly recommend coconut oil
• new-born rash
  • skin will be reviewed by a pediatrician before you go home
  • goes away on its own by two weeks
• milia - little cysts in the skin
  • fades away on its own by 6 months
• nails - wait until baby is sleeping before trimming nails
  • best way is to use a nail file