Weleda Baby Care
It's always a miracle when a baby comes into this world. After nine months in the mother's protective belly the little persons suddenly face a whole new environment. They explore the new, still unknown world mainly by skin contact. However, the skin must first learn how to deal with it properly. A newborn therefore needs one thing especially: warmth and closeness. For many native tribes the transition phase from being protected by the mother's womb to exploring the outside world is especially important. In the first months after birth the babies are often being carried by their mothers in special cloths close to the body. In the Western world those baby slings get more and more popular among parents, too. By the loving touch of their parents, the newborn feels that it is cared for. This creates a foundation of security and confidence which is crucial for the further development of the child.
The newborn receives almost all external stimuli with his or her skin. The skin is at this time the linking sensory organ between the inside and outside: the infant can feel touch, pain, temperature changes or different materials very clearly. In this state, the skin is still substantially thinner than that of an adult. The skin surface is, in relation to the body weight, much greater and the fat tissue in the subcutaneous layer is not fully developed yet. Also, the sebaceous and sweat glands as well as the protective acid mantle have to slowly get used to their function outside the womb. This is why babies cannot fully regulate their body temperature by themselves and cool down easily. At birth, a baby is still covered in the so-called vernix caseosa. It is built up from the 17th week of pregnancy on and protects the fetus from infection. As soon as the vernix caseosa is used up, the delicate skin needs a nourishing cover.
In anthroposophy, the organism is seen in a threefold approach. The system of nerves and senses thereby is connected to the metabolic and limb system through the respiration system and the cardiovascular system. This threefold approach is also evident within the skin. The heat-storing fat cells of the subcutis provide energy for metabolic processes. The epidermis with its delicate nerves enables different sensations. In between there lies the dermis with lots of blood vessels. The dermis makes mental and spiritual changes in the skin visible by letting it appear pale or reddened. The skin condition often tells a lot about the child's constitution: Everyone knows about the literally thin-skinned children. The fine, almost transparent skin colour of these children reflects their sensitive character.
To provide the right care for children’s delicate skin, Weleda has developed the Calendula Baby Care range in collaboration with midwives. The orange flowers of the calendula contain many beneficial substances that support the skin during its developmental stages. The rich Weleda Baby Calendula Nappy Rash Cream provides effective protection against redness and soreness in the nappy area. The Calendula Care Cream for Body and Face is suitable for the daily care of babies and children. It keeps the skin velvety soft and soothes it with valuable plant extracts. The fragrance-free Baby Calendula Care Oil is suitable not only for skin care but also for cleansing the nappy area. When used with damp, soft cloths, the oil is an alternative to conventional wet wipes. Especially for very young children, bath time is usually less about cleansing and more about relaxation. Whilst the little ones splash about happily in the bath, Weleda Baby Calendula Relaxing Bath gently cares for the skin
Weleda’s mild baby care products protect delicate baby skin and provide a sense of comfort.
