Here’s some advice from Kristen, a PA mom who had such crispy kids in cold weather she invented her own line of children’s skin care products!
1. Minimize the time spent in the bath or shower. Strange as it may seem, being in water actually sucks moisture out of the skin.
2. Also, try to use cooler water. The hotter the water, the more moisture-sucking effects.
3. Avoid bubble bath. It’s fun, yes, but soaking in soap can lead to a seriously dry kid.
4. Find a cleanser that doesn’t dry. There are lots of nice moisturizing options on the market. Those that don’t foam tend to be even better for dry, sensitive skin.
5. Apply a thick moisturizer (our cream works great for this) just after bathing, to seal the remaining moisture into the skin for better hydration.
6. Reapply frequently, especially to itchy areas like legs, elbows, hands and feet.
7. Keep cream or lotion near sinks so you remember to apply after hand washing.
8. Apply lip balm at bedtime. It lasts longer when you aren’t eating and talking and can prevent chapping if applied regularly.
9. If prevention doesn’t work, apply lip balm frequently to chapped lips and cheeks, too. (Ours is nice and light and lasts a long time. And it feels soothing right away.)
10. Consider switching to non-irritating laundry products.

Kristen’s “Stuff for Sprouts” line is formulated without using nut oils, animal products, soy, artificial colors, or chemical fillers. The company offers parents paraben- and phthalate-free product choices. Stuff for Sprouts does not do any animal testing and always promises to produce products with “Nothing weird.  Nothing gross.  Just good stuff for dry skin.” To find out more, visit them online at stuff4sprouts.com.

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