5 Virgin Coconut Oil benefits for babies

Known as the healthiest oil on earth because of its high levels of lauric acid and antioxidants, virgin coconut oil (VCO) has long been used in Asia and Latin America as an all-in-one natural remedy for everything you can think of -- indigestion, skin problems, high cholesterol and even weight loss.

VCO is relatively cheap and trendy health-conscious mums all over the world are taking advantage of 'miracle' oil by using it as an all- around chemical-free home remedy that’s great for both adults and babies.

Click 'Next' to check out the various ways you can use VCO on your precious little ones.

Goodbye, diaper rashes

There are so many creams that claim to treat diaper rash effectively, but the chemical content of these diaper rash creams are oftentimes off the charts. Virgin coconut oil is an all-natural diaper rash solution, which, when applied to the affected areas, provides natural protection, prevents further irritation, and moisturises and nourishes irritated skin.

Precisely because of its healing properties, VCO is also an effective treatment for eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. An added plus? VCO won’t leave your baby’s bum smelling like a medicine cabinet.

Scrub off cradle cap successfully

Can’t seem to get rid of all the flaky skin on your baby’s scalp and face?

Virgin coconut oil has amazing moisturising and antimicrobial properties that not only loosens cradle cap and scaly skin, but nourishes as well. Just massage a dollop of virgin coconut oil on the area, leave for a few minutes, then gently slough off the dead skin with a soft-bristled brush or moist washcloth.

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Because VCO has antifungal properties, it can also help treat the yeast that causes both oral thrush and candida. A little swab of oil inside your baby’s mouth, as well as a small amount applied on mummy’s nipples, can be very effective and leave mother and child virtually fungus-free.

Best for baby’s skin

Vitamin E and antioxidant-rich VCO is the best moisturiser and massage oil you can possibly get for your baby primarily because its chemical makeup makes it safely and easily absorbed by your baby’s skin.

In addition, one of its major benefits is that is has actual healing properties that help heal and nourish the skin in the long run. Best of all, a little goes a long way; whether you use it on its own or combine it with an organic soap during bath time, just a small amount of oil will leave your baby moisturised – and smelling delicious – for hours.

Great for baby’s nutrition and digestive system

Breastmilk and VCO share one thing in common: both are rich in lauric acid, a potent, fatty, antimicrobial acid that helps boost baby’s immune system and aids in the proper digestion of nutrients.

So once you reach the six-month mark and start introducing solids to your child, why not further enrich your baby’s lauric acid intake by substituting it in place of your cooking oil or by mixing in coconut oil in your baby’s usual food?

But before you head to your nearest health or organic store, do remember to look for VCO that’s organic, unrefined, and pure. Extra virgin coconut oil will let you reap the full benefits of this wonder oil.

Written by

Mel Lozano Alcaraz

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