Winter is coming and it is the right time to get ready to protect your toddler’s skin from the harsh and chill winter air. Childcare, especially skin, in toddlers during the winters is extremely important as their skin is much more susceptible to losing moisture. Cold weather can be tough on the delicate skin of your child.

In general, children have thinner, more delicate skin than adults. Because of this, it may lose moisture more easily. Winter dryness can be tough for children, with atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema. Rashes, dryness, itching cracking, etc. are common winter skincare problems of toddlers. The American Academy of Pediatrics gives tips to help ease those dry itchy patches that sometimes come with dry winter weather.

In Palos Verdes Estates, CA a dermatologist specialized for child says that changing bath time routine of small children who regularly go to preschool have some of the biggest impacts on improving dry itchy skin. According to him, short baths are better than showers to keep skin hydrated. Long bath time has the opposite effect on your child’s skin. It makes skin dry. Limit your child’s bath time to less than ten minutes. It will help.

According to an ideal childcare regime, you should not bathe your children in hot water and especially during winter. Hot water makes your child’s skin dry, coarse and rough. Instead of hot water use lukewarm water to bathe them. In a bucket mix cold and hot water. Check the temperature with your fingers. Add a few drops of baby oil (which your children regularly use) in it, mix well and use that water to clean your toddler. Restrict the use of water to wash their hands and face every time they take food. Use wet tissue paper or wet soft cloth to wipe their faces and palms.

Avoid bubble baths and foamy scented sops in winter. Children tend to spend a longer amount of time in the water with bubbles. These bubble-creating products often contain detergents that often strip of natural oil of the skin and make skin dry. In addition, fragrances and other chemicals in these products can irritate the skin.

Restrict the use of soap in winter. Baby soaps are mild by nature, but that too remove the natural oil of your baby’s skin. Massage olive oil or baby moisturizer all over their body and with the help of a wet soft towel gently remove the dirt from their skin. It will keep their skin smooth, soft, and supple.

After the bathing is over pat their skin completely dry with a soft towel. Gently pat the skin, do not rub harshly. It makes their skin coarse.

After the bathing process is complete, massage a thick layer of moisturizer all over their body specially made for winter for their delicate skin. Immediately dress them in a fresh warm cloth to lock the moisturizer. Do not forget to massage cream or lotion on all parts of your toddler’s body before bedtime.

There are various dermatologists in Palos Verdes Estates, CA who have a good reputation. You can take their advice regarding the winter skincare of your child.