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Caring for a baby in today’s world often seems like navigating a minefield for new parents. Are you giving your baby the safest and healthiest start possible? Should you be doing more to protect your child? We often ask ourselves these questions as we try to make the best choices for our kids. But it’s not always easy ABC to get answers. Our research leads us to try out healthier, more safer alternatives.

In a marketplace replete with fancy and overhyped products, the most common dilemma is to handpick the best and the safest baby products. So put your feet up and read these easy peasy quick guide for choosing the best and safest baby products. 

5 Tips for Choosing the Best and Safest Baby Products:

1. Take your Pediatrician’s Advice

It is luring to get your hands on those fancy, colourful products for your little one as a parent. But don’t be quick to jump to stock up on baby products from the touted publicity. Considering the safety standards, paediatricians are your best helping hand. Also, it is hard to close your ears to your doctor’s advice. Because of the doctor’s medical knowledge and their simultaneous studies on the products, they know better about the course of best products for the babies. You can definitely discuss your choices and find the best, most safest baby products. 

2. Choose products designed for babies only

Baby skin needs to be cleaned, regularly massaged and moisturised. It is susceptible to dryness and may not take well to adult products. That is why it’s imperative to choose a skincare range explicitly tailored to the baby’s needs. These products are super mild and ensure that the balance of your little one’s skin is neutral, protecting it against irritation, rashes or reactions.

3. Choose products free of parabens and phthalates

Always read the ingredients carefully before buying. It should not contain harsh soaps or alcohol ingredients as these can cause allergic reactions to a baby’s skin. Also, ensure the products do not contain parabens (a preservative found in cosmetic products). Infants can absorb parabens more easily than adults, making them more vulnerable to potentially harmful effects. Also, Phthalates are potentially dangerous ingredients that research has linked to a number of disorders such as asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), low IQ, neurodevelopmental issues, behavioural issues, and autism spectrum disorders. Look for chemical names that end in ‘phalate’ on the list of ingredients and avoid buying such products.

4. Use Hypoallergenic Products

Try and use hypoallergenic products. These are formulated to have the least possible risk of rashes and allergic reactions. Skincare products by Janma are paediatrician and dermatologist approved. They are plant-based, organic and developed, keeping in mind the delicate skin of babies- each product is soft and gentle on the most sensitive skin.

5. Watch out for pH balance

Use a pH-neutral baby lotion such as Janma’s Hydrating and Nourishing body lotion, a blend of avocado butter, organic ghee, and sweet almond oil. It provides moisture, nourishment and elasticity in the most natural, healthy way. It is pbalanced and therefore protects your baby’s skin against irritants in the environment. Baby products that are not neutral in pH balance can cause their tender skin to dry out, develop rashes, and become itchy and irritated.

Keeping our babies safe can seem like an onerous task when confronted with the constantly changing news about the contaminated, synthetic materials and goods we are exposed to every day. But taking a few simple measures can safeguard our baby’s health and give us peace of mind.