How to protect the baby's skin from the cold
How to protect the baby's skin from the cold
Thin and tender baby skin is more sensitiveto unfavorable weather conditions, rather than the skin of an adult. In order for winter walks not to cause discomfort to the child, the skin of the baby needs special care.
Unlike the skin of an adult, a childthe skin contains more water, and the sebaceous glands work less intensively, because of which the skin does not form a protective fatty film. That is why cold, wind and dry air are much more destructive for the delicate skin of a baby than for an adult. Nevertheless, the sensitivity of children to frost and wind - not an excuse to give up useful winter walks, which strengthen the child, strengthen immunity, help to adapt to new climatic conditions.
How to make a walk safe and comfortable?
In order to prevent the appearance of dryness,peeling or frostbite, you should closely follow the long walk. If the air temperature falls below -15 ° C, the walk with the child should be reduced to 20-30 minutes. If the baby is younger than 6 months, pediatricians do not recommend walking in this weather and offer to replace them with a short stay on the balcony or loggia.
Going with a child for a winter walk, veryit is important to dress him up on the weather. The child should not be hot or cold, clothes should not restrain movements. To protect from cold, several layers of clothing are needed, since the air layer keeps heat well. Also the baby will protect from a cold quality thermal underwear.
Some areas of the skin remain open,coming into direct contact with frosty air. They require special protection - in particular, on the face of the child, a protective cream should be applied shortly before the walk. Lubricate the face with a cream no more than 30 minutes before leaving the house. During this time, the cream will be absorbed, a protective film forms on the surface of the skin, and moisture will have time to evaporate without causing harm.
For these purposes it is necessary to purchase a specialprotective cream from weathering and frostbite, and in no case should you use a regular moisturizer instead. Moisturizers increase the excretion of moisture from the skin, which can seriously damage the baby in a frosty climate. Children's moisturizing cream is useful to apply to the baby's skin before going to bed to soften it and restore the water balance.
