Coconut oil for eczema

The appearance of eczema on the skin is a very distressing thing, especially for children with weaker bodies who are more likely to develop eczema. It is also difficult to cure and there are many recurrences. Although some drugs can improve eczema, most of them contain hormones. Coconut oil is a good choice for treating eczema. For children, coconut oil is more effective in treating eczema and has no side effects.

Coconut Oil for Baby Skin

Cradle cap on the baby's head: Cradle cap is a problem that many newborns will encounter. A scab similar to dandruff will grow on the baby's head. Gently massage the area where your baby has cradle cap with coconut oil, then gently brush away the scab with a comb and finally rinse with warm water.

Baby skin eczema: Eczema is a very common skin disease in babies, mostly caused by dry skin, which leads to itching and infection. Massage coconut oil into your baby's skin before or after a bath, and once before bed to moisturize the skin.

Diaper rash in babies: Diaper rash is usually caused by urine or feces on the diaper that causes skin infection. It may still occur even if you are diligent in changing diapers. Use coconut oil to massage your baby’s groin area after bathing, especially in the folds.

Dry and chapped lips: Babies’ skin is sensitive and easily affected by temperature. As a result, babies' skin sometimes becomes dry and cracked, and so do their lips. Use a cotton swab to apply a small amount of coconut oil to your baby's lips.

Baby skin acne: Since your baby’s skin is very sensitive, it may sometimes develop swollen and itchy pimples due to irritation. If the baby touches it, it may cause infection. Rub a little coconut oil on your palms to warm it up, then apply it on your baby's acne.

Thrush in babies: Thrush, also known as Candida infection, often occurs in the baby's mouth and diaper area. If you are still breastfeeding, you can drink one tablespoon a day to relieve your baby's thrush, or apply it to your nipples and let your baby apply it to his mouth while breastfeeding.

Other practical benefits of coconut oil

Use as baby toothpaste: After the baby's teeth grow, it is best to use fluoride toothpaste to clean the teeth, but many mothers worry that the baby will accidentally ingest it. Therefore, you can use coconut oil to clean your baby's teeth as a natural alternative.

Relieve teething pain: During the teething stage, babies' gums are prone to swelling and pain, causing them to become irritable and noisy. Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties, so you can dab some on your baby's gums.

Makes Hair Smooth: After your baby is born, your hair is likely to be soft and silky. But some babies have dry hair, which is difficult to manage. When bathing your baby, wet his hair and then pour some coconut oil on it and massage it to effectively improve dryness.

Soothes insect bites: Babies are usually more susceptible to insect bites than adults, which can lead to redness, swelling and itching. If not cared for, they may become infected. Rub some coconut oil on your palms to warm it up, then apply it to your baby's affected area.