Why is coconut oil useful for children

Natural coconut oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties. Many women use it for caring for your skin and hair, but not everyone knows that the oil can be effectively applied to the delicate skin of a child.

Here are just a few basic ways to take care of your baby's skin with coconut oil.

1. Cleaning the skin from meconium

Newborn stool is dark meconium. It adheres strongly to the baby's skin and is not always easy to remove with wet wipes and water. But a few drops of oil on a cotton pad will greatly simplify this task.

2. Massage

All babies are advised to have a light massage once. Of course, it is much easier to do it with oil. And it is natural coconut oil that is better suited for massage than any store with preservatives, fragrances and other additives.

3. Seborrheic crusts

Unpleasant crusts on the scalp are easier to remove if you smear them with coconut oil and then gently wash off with a bath foam and a soft towel washcloth.

4. Diaper Skin Care

Coconut oil can help reduce inflammation and keep the baby's skin healthy under the diaper. The oil can be used in place of a commercial cream.

5. Bath oil

If you add a few drops of coconut oil to the bath, the baby's skin will be more hydrated, which is very important for the little ones.

6. Eczema

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, coconut oil helps fight eczema rashes and reduce its manifestations.

7. Insect bites

If you anoint the bite with coconut oil, it will be less inflamed, and the oil also relieves itching.

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