One of the parts of the body that should be taken care of in winter is the skin of the smallest. External aggressions such as wind, cold and exposure to heating cause the skin to dry out and become irritated, so we will talk about how to take care of the baby's delicate skin in winter.
The baby's skin is thinner than that of adults so it needs specific care during the coldest months of the year.
Hydrated skin, healthy skin
It is very important to moisturize the baby's skin, ideally after bathing when the skin is still moisturized. Choose one hypoallergenic moisturizing lotion Special for newborns, either in cream or in oil, from any of the leading brands for babies such as Johnson & Johnson, Mustela, Avene, Lutsine, Isdin, Sebamed ...
Spread the lotion throughout the body giving a gentle massage, not forgetting the folds, feet, hands and face.
In addition, before going outside or on an excursion, you can also pour some moisturizer to better protect the face and hands. Shea butter ones are phenomenal as they contain nutritional, protective and healing properties.
On the other hand, there are children with atopic dermatitis whose symptoms get worse in the colder months and need specific care.
Bathtime
At bath time you must avoid very hot water so that the skin does not dry out excessively. Even many parents wonder if it is necessary to bathe the baby daily. There are experts who do not recommend it and think that bathing them two or three times a week is enough to keep the ass, face, neck and hands clean, at least until they start crawling.
You must use a special baby shower gel, that is smooth, because others can be aggressive for the Ph of your skin. If the baby is newborn it is not necessary to use shampoo, just clean the hair with the same bath gel.
The water should be at a temperature of approximately 32 degrees and the bath should not last more than 15 minutes.
Protect the skin from cold and wind
Children need to go for a walk every day, also in winter, but the truth is that the cold often prevents us from fearing that they become ill. If you are going to take the baby out of the house, it is very important to protect it.
The baby carriers are ideal for walks in winter, because the baby regulates his body temperature with that of the mother. They remain warm and protected.
If you use a cart, in addition to the winter coat such as jacket, gloves and hat, it is convenient to put the plastic protector.
Maintain ambient humidity
The use of heating causes the environment to dry out, so you can counteract it with the use of humidifiers.
Humidify the air It can reverse the process of dehydration of the skin. You can leave it on overnight and ideally use distilled water, but it can also be from the tap.
Not too warm
The baby must be properly sheltered. It is recommended that they wear a cape more than us, but you should not do it in excess, to avoid sweating. Small granites may appear, especially in areas such as the neck, folds that cause itching and injury.
The most appropriate clothes
You saw the baby with natural cotton clothes, avoiding synthetic fibers and if we are going to put a piece of wool, avoid direct contact with the skin.
Also try that the wool does not lose hair, as well as not using too furry blankets or coats with fur.
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