A good skincare routine is essential for all new mums and babies mostly because their skincare care needs are vastly different from the rest of the population. In the early days of life, a baby's skin is incredibly delicate and needs proper nourishment while mums need to fully recover from the stresses of pregnancy and birth. So in order to ensure both mum and baby look and feel great, we've listed 7 skincare products that are safe and gentle for you and your little one's skincare needs.
7 Best Mum And Baby Care Products
1. Soothing
Bath time should be a relaxing and stress-free opportunity for mommy and baby to bond.
Try Aveeno, the No. 1 Brand recognised by paediatricians, to enhance your daily shower routine, making it fun and enjoyable for both your little one and yourself!
AVEENO® Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo cleanses and rejuvenates the skin without the effects of harsh chemicals, it is safe and gentle, yet efficacious. The superhero of this product, the prebiotic Colloidal Oatmeal, consists of proteins, lipids, vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants, 5 vital elements that contribute to building healthy skin. This product has been specifically designed to be tear-free so your baby can enjoy fun bubbly times, without possible concerns of eye irritations due to shampoo getting into the eyes.. In addition, the light fragrance is subtle and ideal in uplifting the mood.
For the best results, we highly recommend pairing AVEENO® Baby Daily Moisture Wash & Shampoo with the AVEENO® Baby Daily Moisture Lotion. This product boasts of a pH-balancing formula that locks in the skin’s moisture for a full 24 hours. Being also formulated with prebiotic colloidal oatmeal, it equally drives the same benefits towards building healthy-looking skin. Moreover, baby’s skin’s microbiome is protected instead of being stripped away by harsh chemicals, especially since baby’s skin tends to be 30% thinner compared to adult skin and requires even more TLC. Loved by many mommies and babies, the lotion is non-greasy and light on the skin, making the application easy, convenient and enjoyable.
Free from steroids, phthalates, and parabens, AVEENO® offers the perfect hypoallergenic daily care for baby’s sensitive skin needs. . With AVEENO® , be ready to take on the daily bath routine day, with a smile and create fun memories with your little one, that you can cherish for the years to come
2. Eczema Care
Children and babies in Singapore are prone to develop eczema because of our humid climate where the smallest amount of sweat can aggravate the skin, causing inflamed, sore and unbearably itchy skin. Children and babies with dry and irritated skin may also find it hard to resist scratching at their affected skin areas, which may often worsen their conditions.
But often eczema creams cause a burning sensation or may even leave marks on your body. Australian brand Little Bodies has introduced its new series of steroid-free eczema care product that treats and prevents flare-ups and severity of eczema, by minimising day-to-day challenges through three key products – Little Bodies Skin Relief Cream, Little Bodies Skin Relief Wash & Shampoo, and Little Bodies Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion. Since these products are free of steroids, they are safe and gentle to use on babies. Little Bodies skin care is available at Watsons.
3. Irritated Skin
For mums looking for anti-itch and anti-inflammatory creams, MUSSIVITAL's range of skincare products comprising biologically active ingredients that balance and strengthen the skin is perfect for you and your baby's sensitive skin. The Sensitive and Atopic ranges are made up of a special blend of lipid-replenishing emollients, that includes well-regarded ingredients such as shea butter and caprylic triglycerides which helps to soothe and comfort irritated skin.
4. Stress-relief
Mums who want to relieve their stress during bath time should try out the Aveeno's Baby Bathtime solutions which has shower gels and soaps for both mum and baby.
This gift set includes Baby Wash & Shampoo, tear-free Baby Calming Comfort- Bath, Baby Daily Moisture Lotion, plus an adult Stress Relief Body Wash because mums deserve pampering, too. Everything is designed for delicate baby’s skin, so mums have nothing to worry about! All products are also made with natural oatmeal which helps to treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells.
5. Rejuvination
Mums who have recently given birth and are dreading their stretch marks should try organic and natural skincare brand GAIA's Pure Pregnancy Belly Oil. The oil promotes skin elasticity and contains pure organic rosehip which is a rich source of vitamins, essential fatty acids and powerful antioxidants to rehydrate and rejuvenate the skin, especially when dry. The oil is also a perfect blend of organic oils to smooth lines and soften scars, improving the overall appearance of skin and stretch marks. The best part of this is mums can also apply this on their breasts, thighs, arms – anywhere where more moisture, elasticity or extra toning is required.
For mums who want to nourish their delicate baby's skin, try out GAIA's Natural Baby Massage Oil consisting of cold-pressed pure sweet almond oil, certified organic lavender, and certified organic chamomile pure essential oils. The massage oil is also mineral oil free so it will absorb beautifully into baby's skin and will not clog pores or cause irritation.
6. Sensitive Skin
Babies and mums have incredibly sensitive skin for various reasons. In order to protect themselves from skin infections, mums should apply natural creams that soothe irritated skin. Cherub Rubs' Skin Soothe cream is a great addition for sensitive skins as it contains organic ingredients like aloe vera juice, with hazel extract and lavender oil, all of which are safe and beneficial for sensitive skin.
As one of Singapore's premier baby skin brands, Cherub Rubs makes products that are from natural, high-quality ingredients that have been certified organic by Organic Food Chain, an Australian Organic certification body, and are free of parabens and chemical preservatives. Their products cover a range of skincare issues.
7. Calming
Mums, after childbirth there is a lot of damage that is done to your privates and while many people might suggest that the vagina heals itself you can always fasten the recovery process. Earth Mama's Organic Perineal Balm provides lasting, cooling comfort for “down there” before and after childbirth. It contains no petroleum, parabens or artificial fragrance which makes it safe to apply to your privates.
As for your babies, give their Calming Lavender Baby Wash a try. The wash is well-loved by parents worldwide because it contains NO artificial fragrance, triclosan, phthalates, parabens or sulfates, and it has a lovely lavender scent.
So mums do take some time to invest in good skincare products for you and your little one!