The first week the heat came on, my baby’s cheeks went rough and her little legs got dry patches. It’s so common in the colder months, and it still made me feel like I’d missed something. Our pediatrician walked us through a gentle routine, and these five things are what we use now. Every baby is different, so check with yours, especially if skin looks red, cracked or irritated.
Baby Dove Sensitive Skin Baby Wash
Short, lukewarm baths with a mild, moisturizing wash. We keep baths quick in winter and pat dry instead of rubbing.
CeraVe Baby Lotion
Straight on after the bath while skin is still a little damp. It’s fragrance-free and absorbs without feeling greasy on a squirmy baby.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment
For the extra-dry spots: cheeks, elbows, the backs of knees. A thin layer before bed and before walks in the cold wind.
Vicks Filter-Free Ultrasonic Humidifier
Running in the nursery overnight, because heated air is dry. Clean it as the instructions say and keep it out of reach.
Gerber Sleep ‘N Play Footies
Soft cotton layers that breathe. Scratchy fabric made her dry patches worse, so we switched to simple cotton for sleep.
The routine: quick lukewarm bath, pat dry, lotion right away, ointment on the rough spots, cotton jammies, humidifier on. It isn’t fancy, and it’s been the most reliable fix we’ve found.
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