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After hot humid months, winter brings some relief from the heat. But also brings some challenges like seasonal cold or dry and harsh skin. Babies skin is too sensitive, and cold weather really affects them. In this season mom's usually get worried about how to manage baby’s skin during winter. Scroll down to know that how you can take care of baby’s skin in winter and what to do to protect them from dry skin and keep their skin rosy and soft.
Oiling
Oiling and massaging of the baby during winters keep their body warm and assist from germs. The oil penetrates into the skin which keeps body soft and squeezable. Use only limited amount of oil which is absorbed by the skin, excess amount of oil cause acne which will be very harmful to body.
Bathing
Before you start your baby’s bath, keep your room warm. You can use any type of heater that offers comfortable temperature. Let your baby bath in warm water for about only 5 to 10 minutes. Just give them a quick bath. If its too cold outside then bath alternately or else you can wipe your baby with warm water and change his clothes. After the bath, apply body lotion or baby’s moisturizing cream to keep moisture locked in the skin as well as protected.
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Applying Petroleum Jelly and Lotion
Nose is a very sensitive part of a body, the baby almost tries to rub their nose which leads to become dry and start bleed. So if nose area is dry apply petroleum jelly in and around the nose. Make sure that he /she doesn't rub that area. And their lips also lean to dry completely and badly so don’t forget to apply lip care jelly on baby’s lips.
Keep the right temperature for your Baby
Dress your baby in light weight and loose fitting neat and clean clothes. Avoid bundling your child with a lot of warm clothes which leads to sweating and cause skin irritation. You can keep your baby’s head and ear warm by making them wear hoods and caps and socks . Notice that your baby don’t get irritated with too many clothes which lead to dehydration.
Keep your Baby Hydrated
Make sure that your baby drinks lukewarm water in winters. Breastfeed by mother keep their body hydrated and your heat gives warmth to the body which is best for their body.
Chilling weather affects body skin harshly. Baby’s skin loses five times moisture than the skin of adults. To protect your baby skin carefully, these steps will help you a lot.
