Parenting

Many chemicals and fabrics that contain chemicals cause a skin reaction. If you develop a sensitive skin, itching or eczema due to genetics or chemicals you will be in discomfort most of the time. You will want to scratch itchy dry skin but this will get it worse over time. This is the reason we suggest you use sustainable, organic and natural products that will keep your skin healthy. 

What is skin conditions? 

There are so many different skin conditions and they may look alike however, treatment of these conditions will be different. 

Skin irritations 

Skin irritations comes in many different ways; it could be skin rash, eczema, rosacea or acne. Each of them has unique causes and symptoms. Most skin irritations can be solved with a cream or prescribed medicine over the counter. It is also important to remove the substances that may cause skin reactions. 

This is also more difficult for babies and toddlers. Babies cannot explain their discomfort and they only cry. It is our job to find out why they are feeling so uncomfortable. 

If your baby is suffering from above conditions, have you thought of changing your baby's beddings to bamboo beddings? 

Bamboo beddings have many benefits to our health. These are: 

- Antiallergenic and hypoallergenic properties: 

Bamboo fabric is both anti allergic and anti bacterial. Bamboo sheets keeps you cool whilst does not allow bacterias to grow in the bed, unlike the conventional cotton. Less bacteria means less skin rashes. Bed bugs and dust mites are also caused a skin rashes and irritations. This small bacterias are not able to be alive on bamboo sheets. 

- Thermoregulating bamboo sheets: 

Bamboo sheets keep your baby's body temperature as it is which is vital for newborns. Bamboo sheets keep your baby cool in summer and warm in winter. Perfect for babies and toddlers. It minimise the itchy skin and irritations. 

- Silky soft, non irritation bedding: 

Bamboo is incredibly soft and your baby will instantly fall in love with the fabric. Many sheets lose their softness and become rough with many washes, our bamboo sheets keep their softness and becomes even softer. 

Natural bamboo is better for sensitive skin, eczema: 

One of the most important feature of the organic bamboo sheet is that there is no harmful chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plant in the world and it only needs water to grow, making it eco friendly resource. 

Unlike cottons and other materials which manufactured with heavily chemicals, pesticides and bleach, our bamboo bedding is free from any harmful chemicals. It is a perfect choice for babies and toddlers who have sensitive skins. 

As a result of all of these above facts that bamboo beddings is better for babies, toddlers and adults. 

Bamboo beddings helped us a lot with establishing good sleeping pattern for our kids. And we hope that we will also help other families who have dealing with sensitive skin, allergies and trying to establish better sleeping patterns for their kids. 

"Because we care about our babies, their future and our planet" 

Some people says that swaddling is used to help babies become calmer and sleep longer.

Swaddling prevents unnecessary wake-ups caused a baby’s startle reflex. This is because a swaddled baby’s arms and legs will be contained as they are wrapped gently in a blanket which allows for a peaceful and longer night sleep for baby and parents.

More parents are swaddling their baby for the first three months until startle or moro reflex to reduce. The idea is that the first three months of your baby’s life is a different period for them after they emerge from the womb to the outside world. They are trying to adjust our external life after being in the womb for nine months. 

Is there any risks of swaddling a baby? 

Swaddling your baby might carry some risks. It may be unsafe if your baby is not swaddled properly. Also, you need to make sure that you have a lightweight blanket to swaddle your baby due to overheating. 

How do I swaddle my baby? 

1. Swaddle your baby using thin, breathable materials. Bebekish bamboo muslin swaddles are perfect for swaddling your baby. They are thin, breathable and maintains body temperature. 
2. Don’t swaddle your baby above their shoulders – their neck and head should never be swaddled.
3. Wrap your baby firmly but gently (not too tightly). Tight swaddling that stops your baby's hips and knees moving freely is not recommended. Swaddling your baby too tightly might cause hip dysplasia, which is where the hip does not form correctly.
4. Use hip-healthy swaddling techniques to reduce the risk of hip dysplasia. Make sure your baby is able to move their hips and knees freely to kick. Your baby’s legs should be able to fall into a natural position (like frog legs).
5. Always put your baby to sleep on their back. Never put a swaddled baby to sleep on their front or side.
6. Check your baby’s temperature regularly to make sure they don’t get too hot or overheat. Check they are wearing suitable clothes for the weather too.
7. If someone else looks after your baby, make sure they also know about safe sleeping advice and how to swaddle safely. Take your time to show them and explain safe swaddling and make sure they know to always put your baby to sleep on their back. 

How long should I swaddle my baby for? 

Swaddling should only be introduced when your baby is a newborn. As soon as they show signs that they’re learning to roll over or they can already roll over, you need to transition them away from swaddling. This is so they can use their hands and arms freely to adjust their head position if they roll over onto their side or front. Your baby could start learning to roll over as early as around two to three months old.

The information is used from www.nct.org.uk