Are Baby Products Such as Shampoos, Soaps and Lotions Truly Necessary?
Yes. It is recommended that babies and young children be cleansed with baby products. A baby’s skin if very immature, fragile and thin. During the first 24 months of life, a child’s sebaceous glands and hair follicles are maturing. Using hard or abrasive cleansers on these immature areas could cause rashes, and poor skin and poor hair health. The pH in most adult products is too strong for the skin and hair of infants and young children. Baby products are formulated in such a way that they cause the least amount of irritation and damage to a child’s young skin and hair. Baby products are also less likely to cause allergic reactions as they are typically free of alcohol and fragrance. Most babies and young children have dry skin. Excessive dry skin can lead to a lack of defense against outside irritants, which could cause rashes and raw areas to arise on the skin. Adult shampoos and soaps will only aggravate any dryness that is already present. What About Baby Powders? Many health profe
