At birth, the newborn infant will be going from a warm and sterile environment to a very cool as well as dry environment that could be prone to bacteria. The baby will be beginning the journey to self-sufficiency by breathing the air, maintaining the body temperature, and taking the nutrition. The skin of the newborn is very much critical to this transition and will be performing some of the basic functions including providing a barrier to the water loss, light as well as other irritant factors, preventing the infection, and improving the resilience to the mechanical trauma. Some of the important components of the new skincare that you need to know as recommended by the paediatrician have been explained as follows:

1. Skin-to-skin care: This is basically the approach that is recommended immediately after the birth for all of the mothers and new bonds without any complication irrespective of the mode of delivery. Soon after the birth the baby should be placed on the abdominal area of the mother before the chord has been cut because the entire skin and hair in this particular case will be later wiped with a very dry and warm cloth. Baby should be left on the chest of the mother and both of them should be covered with pre-warm blankets for at least one hour after the birth because it will promote breastfeeding and will further be helpful in preventing the hypothermia condition.
2. The very first cleaning: Baby in this particular case will be wiped immediately after the birth preferably with a dry towel and it is very much important to note that it will be based on thin white layer over the skin of the baby that will be having the important element of hydration with thermal regulation, bacterial protection and the injury healing effects. It should not be rubbed off and should be retained for approximately six hours after the birth.
3. The very first bath: The first bath should always be conducted only when the temperature of the newborn’s body has been stabilized which means after the six hours of the birth. In newborns, the bathing time should not be more than 10 minutes and it should be conducted at least two or three times a week or as per the local culture requirement. The skin in this particular case should be cleaned only with water with the help of a liquid cleaner that is free from all kinds of acidic substances. The roommate temperature in Sachin should be 25°C and above and the baby should always be immediately covered with a towel so that it can be patted dry. Routine use of powder is not at all recommended in babies in such cases.
4. Oil massage: Oil will act as the source of warmth as well as nutrition for the baby and further will be helpful in facilitating the weight gain of the baby. The massage of a baby being done with the oil will show very less stressful behavior and coconut oil is considered to be the ideal option for the massage of the newborn. The paediatric doctor will always recommend avoiding the usage of olive oil or mustard oil in the cases of massage and the massage should always be done by the parents to avoid any kind of infectious contact with the baby.
5. Taking care of the umbilical cord: Nothing should be applied to the cord and the diaper should always be laid below the entire area of the cord. If it has been spoiled with urine then you should clean it with water and pH-neutral cleanser so that it can be left to dry out. It is also important for you to avoid exposure of this skin to the chemicals because it will lead to burns or any other kind of issues on the skin which nobody should go for.
6. Taking care of this scalp: The scalp of the baby is a very common problem-prone area which is the main reason that application of the mineral oil to the crust is advisable and the removal should always be done after 2-3 hours. Shampoos which are recommended for babies should be used and they should be free from all kinds of fragrances so that there is no chance of any kind of irritation to the babies. Hair wash can be given once or twice a week or as recommended by the doctor.
7. Focusing on nappy care: Changing the diapers frequently to keep the area clean as well as dry is recommended for the parents as the skin of the diaper area should be gently cleaned with cotton balls, a washcloth, and water alone. You should always focus on drying the entire area with bad dry and as recommended by the doctors and the diaper area should be very much thoroughly cleaned out after the bathing process has been done.

Giving the appropriate element of massage for your newborn will be very important and this will be helpful in conveying your love and affection towards the baby. Research very well justifies that the survival of the baby will always depend on being touched by others because it will trigger the hormones and further boost the immunity so that they can fight the diseases. Hence getting in touch with the paediatric neurology specialist is highly recommended for ladies in such cases so that they can discuss their concerns very openly and further will be able to provide the babies with the best possible element of massage and skin care support. Hence maintaining healthy skincare habits will be very important for parents so that they can protect their baby at all times and further will be able to provide them with the best possible element of cleanliness as well as care. In this way, the mothers will be able to take the best possible care of the skin of the newborn since the very beginning.