Baby skin
Why baby skin is different, diaper rash, and what is really inside diapers and wipes.
Baby rashes: which ones need a doctor right away
Most baby rashes are harmless, but a few are emergencies. Learn the glass test, why fever in a young baby changes everything, and which signs mean calling 911 rather than waiting.
Baby acne: why newborns get pimples, and why it passes
Newborn pimples, yeast-related pustules or milia? How to tell the common newborn face bumps apart, why scrubbing and creams make things worse, and when acne in a baby is worth a doctor’s visit.
Choosing hypoallergenic products for your baby
What “hypoallergenic” means on a baby product, why fewer and fragrance-free wins, what paediatric guidance says about bathing and moisturizing, and what the eczema-prevention trials found.
Heat rash (miliaria): tiny bumps from blocked sweat
Why babies get heat rash, what the tiny bumps or blisters look like, how to cool the skin and dress your baby to prevent it, and which signs mean it’s time to call a doctor.
Cotton, bamboo and plant-based fibres in diapers and wipes
What each layer of a disposable diaper is made of, where cotton or viscose fits in, what the absorbent polymer does, and what “plant-based” changes for your baby’s skin.
Drool rash around the mouth: gentle care during teething
Why constant drool reddens the skin on your baby’s chin, cheeks and neck, how to calm it with wiping, bibs and a barrier ointment, and how to tell it apart from eczema or impetigo.
What’s in baby wipes (and what “99% water” means)
Baby wipes are a cloth plus a mostly-water solution with a cleanser, a preservative and sometimes fragrance. Here’s what each part does and what the water claim leaves out.
Cloth or disposable diapers: what actually matters for baby’s skin
Do cloth diapers cause more diaper rash than disposables, or less? What the studies found, why dryness and change frequency matter more than the type, and how to make either choice work.
“0% chlorine bleaching”: what it means on a diaper or wipe
What chlorine-free bleaching claims on diapers and wipes actually mean, where the dioxin worry came from, what testing has found, and what the claim doesn’t tell you.
Sun protection for babies, before and after six months
Why shade and clothing come first for babies, what Canadian guidance says about sunscreen before and after six months, why mineral filters are gentler, and when a sunburn needs a doctor.
Diaper rash: what causes it and how to prevent it
Why diaper rash happens (moisture, friction, urine and stool enzymes, yeast), how to prevent it with changes and barrier creams, and when it’s time to see a doctor.
Baby massage oils: which help, and which may harm the skin
Olive oil, sunflower oil, nut oils: what studies on newborn skin actually found, why “natural” doesn’t mean gentle, and how to massage your baby without harming the skin barrier.
Why baby skin is different from adult skin
Baby skin is thinner, more permeable and still settling its pH and microbiome. Here’s what the research says, and what it means when you pick products for your baby.
Bathing a newborn: how often, and with what
How often to bathe a newborn, whether plain water is enough, when a mild cleanser makes sense, and how to care for the umbilical cord stump until it falls off.