Your baby's skin is tender, delicate and prone to problems during the
cold days of winter. There are many ways to protect your baby's skin during the winter.
Chapped lips - babies are super prone to chapped winter lips because of all the drool, lip licking, and munching on their own hands - ick. All that baby moisture breaks down the skin on your baby's lips.
Fight chapped lips: Apply a super thin layer of petroleum jelly before you head outside.
Frostnip - frostnip is better than actual frostbite, but still harsh on baby skin. Frostnip is when exposed skin turns red and tender.
Fight frostnip:
Dress your baby for the weather and cover all extremities with socks, mittens, and a hat. Don't stay outside for a long time when it's too cold. Sometimes a warm bath after coming inside can help too.
Dry skin - dry skin can happen at any time of the year, but winter chills and
wind can especially result in dry skin.
Fight dry skin: too much water actually makes skin dry, not moisturized. Don't bath your baby everyday, and always use a mild and
natural baby soap. Apply a nice soothing moisturizer after his bath. Also make sure you're feeding your baby often - milk and water are important as
dehydration can even occur in winter.
Heat rash - heat rash is not only a summer issue. People often over bundle babies in winter, then don't take the layers off soon enough after coming inside.
Fight heat rash: dress baby in warm but breathable clothing. If he looks overly red and feels warm you can remove a layer. Oh, and as you probably know, mama skin can take a beating during the winter too. Take care and
protect your skin naturally during the harsh winter.
