Baby Acne

Here are some do’s and don’ts:

Don’t use over-the-counter acne medicines.

Don’t scrub. Baby acne isn’t caused by dirt.

Don’t put oily lotions on your baby’s skin. These can make the acne worse.

Do: Simply wash your baby’s face with mild baby soap and water once a day. Gently pat it dry.

Do: Have patience.

As for natural baby acne remedies, breast milk — nature’s wonderful food — can also be the best medicine, thanks to its antimicrobial properties. Aside from easing cradle cap and clogged tear ducts, some mothers find that breast milk can help clear up newborn acne (consider it baby’s first pimple cream!).

These same hormones can cause acne during pregnancy and acne after giving birth for mom too. Since baby’s skin is delicate, baby acne can be aggravated by milk, formula, or spit-up coming in contact with the skin. … If your newborn has acne, don’t use soap, lotion, or creams on his face. These can irritate acne, too.

Baby acne can pop up anywhere on your newborn’s body, but it’s most often seen on their cheeks and back. … It is different from infantile acne in that open “blackheads” don’t usually appear in baby acne. This skin condition normally becomes visible within two to four weeks of your baby’s birth.

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Unrefined organic coconut oil or extra virgin coconut oil soothes and moisturizes your baby’s skin. By simply applying a few drops and gently adding it to the affected areas up to four times a day, the acne clears up. Coconut oil is completely natural and is perfect for rashes too

Pink pimples (“neonatal acne”) are often caused by exposure in the womb to maternal hormones. … They can last for weeks or even months on baby’s skin. This rash should not cause the baby any discomfort.

These same hormones can cause acne during pregnancy and acne after giving birth for mom too. Since baby’s skin is delicate, baby acne can be aggravated by milk, formula, or spit-up coming in contact with the skin.