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Children's skin basics: less is usually more.

Children's skin usually needs less than the shelf suggests. A short, lukewarm bath, a gentle pat dry, and a small amount of moisturizer on the spots that look dry. For a baby, ask the doctor before you start anything new.

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Where it shows up.

  • Cheeks in cold weather
  • Arms and legs after the bath
  • Hands and feet
  • The scalp, between washes

What may help.

  • Short, lukewarm baths.
  • Pat dry, then a small amount of moisturizer on dry spots.
  • Soft cotton next to the skin.

What to avoid.

  • Bubble baths and long soaks.
  • Several new products at once.
  • Scented products, if scent has bothered your child before.

How to use it.

  1. After the bath, pat dry.
  2. Warm a small amount between your hands.
  3. Smooth onto clean skin, twice a day or as needed.

How to give it a fair try.

Four weeks, twice a day. Give any new routine that long before you decide.

  1. First usePatch test done, warm a little and apply it to clean skin. If it stings or turns red, stop and wash it off.
  2. Week 2Keep going, morning and night. Pay attention to cheeks, arms and legs.
  3. Week 4Decide for yourself, in daylight. If it does not suit you, tell us.

Before you buy.

Ask someone first
  • Any rash on a child who also has a fever.
  • A rash that spreads, blisters or weeps.
  • A baby with anything new on their skin. Call your doctor first.

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