How To Prevent Baby From Getting Dry Skin

It seems like more and more babies are struggling with eczema, or really dry skin. As a mother, I have had to deal with my child’s struggle with really dry skin. Ever since my son’s birth, he has been getting rough, dry patches on his skin. If you haven’t noticed, your baby’s skin probably gets drier in the winter than in the summer. These are just some tips that have helped my baby’s skin stay “soft as a babies butt” all year round.

If your baby’s skin is extremely dry, cut down on baths--depending on how old your baby is. When your baby starts crawling, you will notice that he gets dirtier. Giving your baby a bath every other day instead of every day will be sufficient to keep your baby clean. Too much water can strip moisture from the skin.

Put lotion on within a couple minutes of your baby getting out of the bath. Because he was just in warm water, your baby’s pores are open and will absorb more moisture. I have noticed that when I put lotion on right away, my baby’s skin just eats it up. If I add a little more lotion to his skin at this point, my baby’s skin seems to stay moist all day long.

Use a lotion that is made for sensitive skin. I like using Huggies extra sensitive lotion. It’s fragrance free, hypoallergenic, and dye free. It really moisturizes and uses mild gentle ingredients that won't irritate baby’s skin.

Use plenty of lotion--really put it on. It may take a minute to rub it all in, but it’s worth it. I have noticed that when I really do a good job of rubbing the lotion in, my baby’s skin stays soft and the moisture lasts until the next day.

Turn down the heat. The hotter the house is, the drier the air. If your baby seems cold, add clothes instead of turning up the heat.

Cut down on the soap. If baby’s skin is dry, using a bubble bath can make it worse. Only use soap on the body parts that need it, i.e. the diaper area. Also, use a gentle soap.

If your baby’s skin is really dry, up his fluid intake. Babies, as well as adults, get moisture from inside the body.

When baby has dry patches, rub some mild hydrocortisone cream on the spot, or ask your doctor for some medication to help these patches go away.

Add moisture in your baby’s room with a humidifier. This will put moisture in the air and help hydrate your baby’s skin.

As always, if your baby’s skin is extremely dry go visit your doctor. But the best medicine is always preventative, so try to prevent your baby’s skin from being dry by following the above tips.

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