It is natural for new parents to want the best for their little ones. Also, new parents are usually bombarded with different types of baby care products available in the market. So, new parents need to conscious about the choices they make or the skin care products they purchase for their little ones.

"A baby's skin is more delicate and sensitive than adult skin, so be sure to use safe products on your baby. Whether it is oils and creams or shampoos and soaps, they should be gentle and safe on the skin, as chemicals like phthalates and mineral oils in baby care products can be harsh and affect baby's delicate skin. These chemicals get absorbed immediately by the baby's skin as it is thinner, which can cause potential harm to your baby. Hence, it becomes important to choose products infused with the power of herbs," says Dr. Subhashini N S, Ayurveda Expert, The Himalaya Drug Company, who suggests a list of ingredients which are gentle and help preserve the softness of baby's skin: