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Skincare for Tots
Shielding Baby's Skin from Winter's Chill
By Laura Cone
Her children, Teagan, 2, a girl, and Logan, 3, a boy, have sensitive skin. "I've noticed already that they are both starting to get real dry cheeks and hands," Lunceford says. "I have been putting lotion on them. I only use the real expensive Eucerin cream. It's real thick (and) it gets rid of the dry skin instantly. It's real good."
Because she wants to protect her toddlers from sleet and ice storms, Lunceford also bundles them up with layers of clothes for the winter. "They have hats attached to their coats, the pull-up kind," Lunceford says. "I also have separate hats and mittens I put on them. I dress them in layers underneath so if it gets warmer they can take off the outer layer."
Dr. Thomas S. Lee, a naturopathic physician from Phoenix, Ariz., says some parents make the mistake of dressing their children in too much clothing during the winter. "Everyone wants their baby to be protected and safe from harsh weather in winter months," Dr. Lee says. "I see many toddlers who are swaddled in too much clothing, often made from unbreathable synthetic fabrics, in centrally heated, often overheated rooms."
Dr. Lee says the fabric creates a warm and moist environment, which becomes a breeding ground for rashes. "Air-drying in the sunshine whenever possible is what our skin loves," he says.
For massaging babies or toddlers, Dr. Lee recommends warm virgin coconut oil and aloe vera gel. He suggests adding a few drops of rose or peppermint essential oils in a cup of the lotion.
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