Babies may be particularly prone to dry, irritated skin in winter. A number of factors play a part:
Central heating tends to make the atmosphere dry, and can dry out your baby’s skin. Your baby’s hands and face are particularly prone to getting cold. This can cause dryness and chapping. Baby skincare can be difficult in the winter with central heating, icy winds and itchy clothing.
A number of factors play important roles in making the baby's skin drier in winter. Apart from the dry and cold winds, the central heating, which actually makes the entire atmosphere dry, makes the baby's skin drier. This causes dryness and then chapping. To prevent this:
• Bathe your baby every 2 days if it is too cold and