What is the best way to care for an African American child's skin & hair? She is a new foster child...?

of my aunt %26amp; uncle %26amp; they're not sure on how to care for her. They live in a small town in Wisconsin %26amp; have had many foster children, but none of them have been black. My aunt say that she's a beautiful, bright-eyed 4 yr old, but that her skin (mainly legs %26amp; feet) is very dry %26amp; that she's not sure on how to care for her hair ( how often to shampoo, special products???). They do not have a computer, but I will pass the info on to them. Thank you for any help or suggestions you can give!What is the best way to care for an African American child's skin %26amp; hair? She is a new foster child...?
There is a line of baby products that is specially designed for African Americans called Soft and Precious. It includes a baby wash, shampoo, and a creme hair dress. They sell it in the Shampoo section in most Wal-mart stores (at least they do where I live). I tried the Johnsons on my first child and it tended to have a drying effect on his hair. I would recommend washing the hair every two weeks and keeping it in small ponytails (or pigtails).What is the best way to care for an African American child's skin %26amp; hair? She is a new foster child...?
Hi how are you, i have some advise on caring for you aunty's child's skin.


I have and African baby myself her skin is dark,i bath her every second day,i use Johnson's baby wash it is perfect, i recommend it to every one with children it has a light moisturizer in it, it will help your aunty's four year old's skin,also after i have taken my baby out of the bath i use Johnson's baby moisturizer it is also good for there skin it stops it from getting dry,it also has a refreshing smell to it..


Well i hope every thing works out:)


from chantelle
you can use dove soap or any mild soap, wash her hair every two weeks. with baby shampoo, huggies babywash anything alone that because she's young and you wont to use mild soaps and shampoos, use a lotion with moisturzer for dry skin . for her hair use a light hair grease, and dont put alot in her hair because it will get dirty fast.
Wow! Haitiana is a cry baby. God bless your parents for all the love they give to their children.
Haitiana -





I see no problem with this question as I looked at it, not knowing the answer but for informational purposes ...I am ALSO a foster parent who would take any child into my home...your racist response was not only typical but undeserving! It is people like us who take in these children who's parent's have drug paraphernalia laying around, or who beat their children, have sex with their children...etc and take care of them and when a legitimate question comes up you have the audacity to comment like this! I hope you raise your children differently from the way you think!
Sounds like you are talking about a rabid dog than a human being. I am going to give you the benefit of doubt and answer.





African american, Asian, Caucasion, Hispanic SKIN is no DIFFEERENT. If your aunt and uncle don't moisturize their skin it isn't a factor against the young child they are taking care of. Taking care of that child should be no different than taking care of any other race. Having dry skin isn't genetic or prone to races.





As far as maintaining her hair, cause I doubt that they will be platting it. (Braiding for the non AFRICAN Americans). Use more conditioner and pomades to make it softer and more pliable. Her hair providing it's thick and curly should be washed once a week to maintain it's moisture. Unlike caucasions who wash their hair every other day. African Americans wash it once a week as to not dry out the hair and shaft.





Hope this helps and enlightens your family. Sounds like you and your family could use a bit more cultural diversity before considering taking a child of another race home.