Infant Skin is Different

Baby skin is a unique and essential shield that offers protection from the outside world. Infant skin plays an important role in maintaining health and defending against irritants and infections. Skin also helps regulate your baby's internal temperature and is a tool for exploring the world through touch.

Infant skin has special needs because:

• It’s more vulnerable to irritants than adult skin
• It’s thinner when baby is born and needs protection from friction and detergents or other harsh agents
• Exposure to urine, stool, and spit-up milk requires frequent cleansing
• It’s more susceptible to sunburn

You play an important role in keeping your baby’s skin healthy. Use skin care and hair care products made specifically for babies, such as JOHNSON’S^® HEAD-TO-TOE^® Baby Wash. Avoid exposure to harsh detergents and soaps that can irritate your baby’s skin. Dress your baby in loose-fitting clothing, and help maintain baby’s skin moisture level by controlling the temperature and humidity in your home.