We live in Wisconsin and it gets very dry during the long cold winter. DS has never had skin issues, but now he has extremely dry patches all over his body that no amount of lotion is getting rid of.
Anyone have secret tricks for combating dry skin? I try not to bathe him every night (but sometimes there is no avoiding it), and I have a humidifier going in his bedroom almost 24/7. His cheeks are the worst and I apply lotion a couple times a day. Any mommas have a lotion that they swear by? Thanks!!
Re: Cold weather mommas - dry skin
We use CerVe moisturizer mixed with Aquifor for DS eczema and it works great for dry skin in the winter.
I still give my LO a bath every night to every other..I just only use the soap every few times in the winter. It still gets the sticky of the day off, but she's not dirty dirty like the summer so the soap isn't as important.
Then I lotion her up with staright coconut oil or Burt's Bees version of Vaseline (regular Vaseline would work too..I just happened to stock up on a clearance sale so I'm good for life. ).
Since birth LO's only gotten a shower once a week or after swimming. We use aveeno and don't have any problems. I have a humidifier in every room of the house and the heat doesn't go above 70. If her face gets a little messy I use a baby wipe or a washcloth to clean her up. Until hormones come into play there is no need to bathe more than twice a week
DS: 11/8/11 | 9 lb 7 oz, 22 in
DD: 5/22/14 | 9 lb 9 oz, 21.5 in