From the moment a baby is born, a mothers touch and scent is a comforting presence that makes them feel loved and safe. New mothers are encouraged to have as much skin-to-skin contact with their baby as possible as it plays an important role in nurturing this close, loving bond and helping your baby to thrive. Therefore, skincare for mum and baby is more than just a routine to implement, it’s a way of strengthening this special connection, creating moments of trust, comfort and warmth - for both mum and baby.

Why Skincare Matters for Mum and Baby

When a baby is born, their skin has a neutral pH of 7.0, whereas healthy skin has a pH of 5.5. This means their protective barrier, known as the acid mantle, hasn’t fully developed yet so babies skin is vulnerable to external pollutants and pathogens that can cause dryness, irritation and potential infection. Babies also produce less sebum, which is the natural oil that keeps skin hydrated, which helps keep skin soft and protected. This can lead to common conditions such as nappy rash, cradle cap and eczema. To help strengthen their delicate skin and support the development of its natural barrier, it’s important to use gentle, pH-balanced skincare products that have been specifically formulated for their sensitive needs. 

Not only that, mums also deserve skincare that soothes and supports their skin, especially after the changes that come with pregnancy and the challenges of motherhood. Throughout pregnancy and after childbirth, a mothers skin can become more sensitive, dry or prone to irritation. Hormonal changes, lack of sleep and demands of caring for a newborn can also take a toll on the skin, leading to dullness, dehydration and a further increase of irritation. That’s why using gentle, nourishing skin care products for both mum and baby is essential - not just for maintaining healthy skin but also for providing a moment of self care. 

A Skincare Routine for Mum and Baby

We know it’s hard to implement a skincare routine when we’re deprived of sleep, juggling daily responsibilities and fully focused on taking care of our babies so we’ve created an easy skincare routine for both mum and baby - one that feels easy, can be added into your current routine and helps support you and your babies skin.  

Step 1: A gentle and soothing bath

Run a warm, relaxing bath for both you and your baby. Add in our soothing Baby sebamed Bubble Bath that contains nourishing ingredients like chamomile to hydrate and protect the skin from inflammation and irritation. Adding in this calming bath time skincare routine for both mum and baby not only creates more skin-to-skin contact time, but also gives you peace of mind knowing that both you and your baby’s skin are receiving the gentle care that it needs. 

Step 2: Use gentle pH-balanced cleansing products 

During bathtime, it’s important to use cleansing products that will continue to soothe and hydrate both mum and baby's skin. Our Baby sebamed Gentle Wash is a firm favourite of the Mums Choice Award. With soothing ingredients like Allantoin to nourish baby’s skin and a gentle, no tears formula, it’s easy to see why this product is a trusted favourite for mums. 

Pair our Baby sebamed Gentle Wash with our hydrating Baby sebamed Shampoo for a complete and nourishing bath time routine. Enriched with herbal extracts, such as chamomile and carefully formulated to match the pH of healthy skin, it’s perfect for soothing a baby's scalp and preventing common conditions like cradle cap to promote the growth of healthy hair. 

Step 3: Moisturise 

After bathtime, locking moisture into the skin is an important part of maintaining healthy skin for both mum and baby. Our award-winning Baby sebamed Body Lotion skincare product not only soothes babies sensitive skin but also helps to keep the skin hydrated, soft and smooth. What we love about this product is not only is it easily absorbed into the skin without feeling greasy, but it’s also suitable for the whole body. 

After moisturising your baby, take a moment to care for yourself with our sebamed Moisturising Body Lotion. With its natural care complex of chamomile and allantoin and completely free from parabens, this gentle, yet nourishing skincare lotion helps to restore hydration and keep your skin healthy. Especially after the changes of pregnancy and childbirth, your skin deserves to feel nourished.  

Step 4: Protecting baby’s delicate skin

Nappy rash is a common concern that babies are prone to, especially as their delicate skin is still developing its natural protective barrier. Our award-winning Baby sebamed Diaper Rash Cream has been specially formulated with Wheat Bran to soothe and protect against irritation whilst Panthenol works to restore and heal irritated skin. Therefore, using this gentle skin-care diaper cream regularly can help provide lasting relief from discomfort and protect against future rashes - keeping your baby’s skin soft, healthy and cared for. 

Therefore, whether it’s enjoying a warm, soothing bath or applying moisturiser together - these small, yet meaningful skincare routines and products can not only create special moments of bonding between you and your baby but also leave you feeling reassured that your skin remains feeling soft, healthy and cared for.