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| Welcome to Thailander.com's Family &
Parenting. Its very tough being a parent these days with many decisions and choices
out there. Well you have come to the right place. In this section I will be
your explorer through the many interesting topics on home and family both internationally
and locally. I will also cover new products, tips and news. I will also host a
Q&A and discussion forum to answer questions and exchange ideas. Please feel free to comment or suggest things about this site or
exploration to: health_home@thailander.com.
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| Bathing baby: Skip the soap Plain water may be the best way to clean a newborn's delicate
skin, says Alfred Lane, M.D., associate professor of dermatology and pediatrics at
Stanford University. Soap may deplete the skin's natural protective oils and cause
dryness, chapping and rashes. Babies don't even need a daily bath with soap, he notes;
think of bathing as a social event rather than a hygienic one. Instead, you should
concentrate on spot-cleaning the nooks and crannies--eyes, ears, nose, folds of cheeks,
neck and genitals. He recommends cleansing with a water-soaked cotton ball or soft flannel
washcloth. Your aim should be to remove anything--perspiration, saliva, vomit, food--that
might irritate skin. |
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