Winter Skin Savers for Sensitive Baby & Toddler Skin

Winter Skin Savers for Sensitive Baby & Toddler Skin

From eczema flare ups, nappy rash, chapped lips and even ‘dribble-rash’ for teething babies, the winter months can exacerbate skin conditions with the addition of central heating, dramatic temperature changes and bundled layers of clothing.

Baby skin is much thinner and much more sensitive than adult skin so it is important to have a ‘winter skin strategy’ to keep your baby’s delicate skin healthy and clear from rashes and skin conditions.

Reducing exposure to irritants in the winter months is a key part of this baby skin care strategy. Investing in a packet of WaterWipes  will help you clean effectively without the need for soap or harsh chemicals.

Developed specifically for newborn baby skin, they are only wipe to be endorsed by Allergy UK and the Eczema Association of America.  Made with just 99.9% purified water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract, you can be confident that you’ll be leaving baby’s skin clean and free from potential irritants.

Caring for Your Baby’s Skin During the Winter

Michelle Comrie, midwife at Southampton Princess Anne Hospital, offers the following advice:

1. When bathing your baby, ensure the temperature of the room is warm to begin with and avoid hot baths as they can dry your baby’s skin. Try and limit them to five to 10 minutes.
2. Be generous when moisturising your baby using a hypo-allergenic emollient to maintain and protect the natural skin barrier. Coconut oil has also been shown to be an effective natural moisturiser with emollient properties.
3. Between bathing, remember to regularly clean baby dribble or spit up from their neck area and keep this area dry to avoid ‘dribble rash’. Opt for a chemical free baby wipe, such as WaterWipes, made from purified water and grapefruit seed extract, which is renowned for being a natural skin conditioner.
4. Your baby is also much more likely to suffer from dry, chapped lips or sore cheeks as their skin is thinner. Try rubbing a small amount of coconut oil on the baby’s face and lips before going outdoors and try and limit the time they spend outdoors when it’s especially cold. 

WaterWipes are priced at £2.49 and are available from Boots, Amazon.co.uk, Ocado.co.uk and major supermarkets.

The type of bedding you choose is also very important for babies and children with sensitive skin. The material needs to be suitable for delicate skin and there are even special cool sheets that are really light and breathable against the skin, as well as super soft and chemically free.

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