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Love and care for your child begins from the time you’re nurturing the little one inside you. Baby care in winter safety goes a notch up from the moment you hold your little one in your arms. They are newborns after all! As new parents, you will feel worried during the change of season. Due to their weak immunity, they are often prone to colds and flu during this period.
Infant health care especially during the winter may be a tricky task but it’s not completely impossible.
There are several ways to take care of your baby during the winter season. All you need to do is get hold of these newborn care in winter:
Babies’ Winter Wear
Infant care in winter begins by deciding what your little one is going to wear based on where he or she is.
Inside the House
It’s not just essential for you to keep the baby warm inside the house but outside too. Usually, just a layer is enough along with socks or cotton mittens. However, if you have the heater on and it is blasting inside the room, you may have to consider the room – temperature and make the baby wear a onesie or shirt. You can pair it up with a footed pajama. Check the room temperature before you make your baby wear a woollen warm shirt, tights and socks.
Outside the House
You may not like to be inside your house with your baby all the time. You may want to take the baby out along with you and the rest of the family. Ensure that you won’t make them wear bulky coats when you’re outside. Also, try to avoid bulky garments if you’re travelling with your baby in a car. That will be suffocating for your baby. Instead, choose warm tops like a sweater or fleece shirt with hoodies or hats and thin – close-fitting layers for your baby’s bottom like tights or leggings. Don’t forget your baby’s socks whenever you’re going out with your little one.
Baby Skin Care in Winter
Due to low humidity in the air during the cold season, it will be difficult for the baby’s skin to maintain hydration levels. Moreover, the barrier layer is responsible for sealing the moisture in the baby’s skin. This layer keeps the moisture of the baby’s skin locked. It takes at least 2 to 4 years for an infant’s skin barrier to develop properly. That layer, however, loses water during the winters making the baby’s skin flaky and dry. Here are a few tips with which you can keep the baby’s skin healthy and moist:
Bathe Less
Bathing your little one quite often can strip the baby’s skin of natural oils. So, try to bathe your little one once every 2 to 3 days for 5 to 10 mins.
Moisturise More
Gently pat your baby dry after giving him or her a bath and apply a moisturiser on your baby’s skin. The moisturising lotion should be free of irritating fragrances and parabens and must help in locking the moisture of the skin.
Hydration is Essential For Your Baby’s Skin
Careful hydration is the key to maintaining your little one’s healthy skin just like adults. So, apart from this make him or her drink sufficient water, you can breastfeed the baby on demand.
Say “No” to Irritants
Dry and parched skin can be irritating. In addition to this, the impact of harsh detergents and soaps can leave the baby’s skin scratchy. Avoid such irritants and stick to baby friendly products.
Don’t Forget the Petroleum Jelly
A thin layer applied to dry or cracked areas, like your baby’s lips or cheeks, several times throughout the day can provide essential protection.
These are a few simple steps to help shield your baby’s sensitive skin from the harsh winter elements, ensuring your little one stays comfortable and healthy. Keep these must-haves close to you during the colder months to maintain your baby’s soft and supple skin.