CH: It’s good that in many places, babies are no longer bathed straight after being born. Gently removing blood and fluids is sufficient. And it is important not to remove the vernix, the special cheese-like white substance, from the skin. When a baby comes into the world, loving skin-to-skin contact is vital. In the first hours, a strong bond develops between parents and children. The baby should be warmed and allowed to arrive in a calm atmosphere.

A good time for the first bath is when the rest of the umbilical cord falls off. Before that it’s really enough to wash your baby daily with a damp flannel and some oil in any wrinkles, on the nappy area, hands and face. After the first week, the parents also become more confident in handling their newborn, so the first bath can be carried out in more relaxed conditions.

The Calendula Bath is a tried and tested bath product. It contains calendula and thyme extracts and sloe juice. The salt in the bath product is good for babies’ sensitive skin and thyme has wonderful warming qualities. Overall, this is the perfect bath for children of any age. It is warming, which helps the child to relax.

CH: The epidermis, which was covered with the vernix in the womb, usually flakes off in the first 14 days after birth. This flaking is most commonly seen on the trunk, i.e. chest and tummy. To care for this, I recommend skin care with a high quality plant oil. If your baby shows signs of itchiness, a Calendula Bath, with calendula and thyme extracts and sea salt can alleviate the discomfort. Then oil the skin, as it can now absorb the oil particularly well.