Vaseline oil is recommended to have in the medicine cabinet for all parents with newborns. It is used not only for skin care and constipation in newborns, but also for breastfeeding women.
Vaseline oil (or liquid paraffin) is a highly purified colorless oily liquid obtained from the residues of the distillation of kerosene from oil, odorless, absolutely tasteless. It does not contain harmful substances, it is safe for a small child.
Useful properties of vaseline oil
When the oil is applied, a thin protective film forms on the skin. Using liquid paraffin, you will reliably protect the skin of your baby from microtraumas caused by rubbing with clothes or diapers. Known moisturizing and disinfecting properties of this oil, its ability to destroy harmful bacteria.
Application
- Babies often have yellowish diathesis crusts in their hair on their heads. You cannot rip them off, since you can damage the delicate skin on the head of a newborn baby and an infection can enter the baby's body through damage. Use petroleum jelly to prevent this from happening. Just grease all the crusts with it, wait a little until they soften, and carefully remove them (We read in detail about the crusts on the head);
- Vaseline oil is an excellent prophylactic agent against diaper rash and prickly heat in newborns. After washing, lubricate all problem areas with liquid paraffin, it softens and protects the skin well. If irritation on the bottom or in the folds has already appeared, use the oil every time you change the diaper. (Details about diaper rash and prickly heat);
- In babies, mucus and dust often accumulate in the nose, which makes it difficult for the baby to breathe. Lubricate the nasal passages with Vaseline oil, it will soften and moisturize the nasal mucosa of the child. The child will breathe much easier and freer (How else can you clean your child's nose);
- Is your baby constipated and needs an enema? Apply liquid paraffin to the tip of the pear. The tip can be easily inserted into the baby's rectum without causing a crumb of injuries - how to give an enema to the smallest children;
- Vaseline oil is also useful for the baby's mother if she is breastfeeding. If hardening occurs in the chest (lactostasis, milk blockage), apply a compress with liquid paraffin at night. It will help soften hard breasts, improve milk flow, and as a result, relieve soreness and discomfort.
Application Tips
The skin of a newborn baby must breathe, because for some time after birth, the baby receives oxygen through the pores on the skin. To avoid blockages, apply a thin layer of oil to small areas of the baby's body.
Quality oil is quickly absorbed. To avoid fakes or buy low-quality oil, only buy it from pharmacies. Be sure to check the manufacturing date and expiration date. Remember that after opening the bottle, the oil must be used within 10 days.
Liquid paraffin does not contain fragrances and dyes, so you can safely use it for babies to get allergies.
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Food for thought
In recent years, many children's doctors have recommended the use of petroleum jelly with caution. The fact is that the film that it forms, even if it is very thin, clogs the pores of the baby's skin. As a result, the skin stops breathing, sweating stops under the film. As a result, a rash may appear and irritation may increase. The decision to use liquid paraffin should only be made after discussion with your pediatrician.
Contraindications
- If the child has a febrile condition, do not use liquid paraffin.
- If you are sensitive to this oil, you cannot use it.
- Vaseline oil is not used as a laxative inside for newborn babies.
Vaseline oil is produced in Russia and is quite inexpensive. Therefore, every family with a newborn child can afford to have this effective remedy in their first-aid kit.
We read further:
- Choosing baby creams;
- Diaper cream.
