- Avoid using harsh soaps, shampoos, colognes and powders that may contain irritating chemicals. Choose those that are formulated especially for babies.
- Keep the baby free from urine and feces. If the baby is wet and has feces, clean and dry him up immediately. If you are using cloth diaper (non-disposable) , wash it immediately with mild soap, avoid using detergent bleach.
- The rubbing of skin to clothes exposes the infant to irritants. Let your baby wear soft and loose garments and use powder to reduce friction and keep the baby comfortable.
- Expose your baby everyday to morning sunlight, this is very essential to get enough vitamin D that is important to develop strong bones. Recommended time of exposure is between six to eight o’clock in the morning, this may vary depending on your geographical location. A baby with clothes needs 20 minutes of exposure each day, while a baby in diaper only needs 5 minutes of exposure, this may vary depending on his skin tone.
- Avoid too much exposure to sunlight. Babies get sunburned easily because they lack melanin to protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Going beyond recommended time of exposure will be harmful.