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I love when the snow melts and the temperatures start to rise. My kids and I love to be outside. We venture outside to play as soon as it starts to warm up even a little bit. While we absolutely love the gorgeous spring weather, the spring season also brings more allergies. Everyone in my family has awful allergies. My little Halli especially is super sensitive to allergies, and she has always had really sensitive skin.
Ever since she was a baby I have been careful about how I wash her clothes so that her skin can stay healthy and soft. I love using Dreft to clean her clothes. Dreft is the No. 1 baby laundry detergent choice of pediatricians. Because it is hypoallergenic I know that it will be gentle on Halli’s sensitive baby skin. I also absolutely love the Dreft scent, it reminds me of a brand new, sweet baby. Dreft has been trusted for 80 years to be soft and gentle on baby skin.
Dyan Hes, MD was recently named a 2013 top doctor by New York magazine. Dr. Hes is double boarded in pediatrics and has some really great tips for protecting baby’s sensitive skin during the spring allergy season.
- Make bath-time beneficial: Over exposure to water can actually rob skin of natural moisture. Scaling back on tub time will help avoid resulting itch — about 10 minutes is plenty of time for water play and a quick scrub. Use warm water (vs. hot) and leave the suds to the very end. Use a mild cleanser to keep skin soft and itch-free. Gently pat skin dry and end with an after-bath moisturizer to seal in moisture and protect baby’s soft skin.
- Protect Problem Skin: Heat is a common trigger for eczema and as the weather warms up, there are a few things you can do to help prevent flare ups of such skin irritations. The sun is strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. so try to shield baby from direct sun exposure during those times. There are also apps available that can inform you of the hottest part of the day – which can be helpful for parents as they plan any outings with their little ones!
- Make bath-time beneficial: Over exposure to water can actually rob skin of natural moisture. Scaling back on tub time will help avoid resulting itch — about 10 minutes is plenty of time for water play and a quick scrub. Use warm water (vs. hot) and leave the suds to the very end. Use a mild cleanser to keep skin soft and itch-free. Gently pat skin dry and end with an after-bath moisturizer to seal in moisture and protect baby’s soft skin.
Dr. Hes also stresses the importance of protecting baby skin from the sun, drink lots of liquids, and to be careful to choose the right fabrics and care for them properly.
On May 9th you can join @Dreft from 9-10pmEST as they host a Twitter Party with pediatrician and mom, Dr. Dyan Hes (@gramercypeds). Dr. Hes will be sharing her tips to ensure your baby is protected and comfortable during the spring allergy season. You can RSVP for this Twitter Party HERE.
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About Megan
We use lots of gentle hypoallergenic products and moisturize often.
My tip is to use organic and natural products that do not contain dyes or harsh chemicals.
Thanks for the chance to win
Use unscented wipes.
My best tip is to protect your babies with Sunscreen formulated especially for babies.
Use fragrance free and hypoallergenic products so their skin does not get irritated.
use products without added dyes and fragrances
Baby lotion
Use natural products without dyes.
I use unscented lotions and sunblock.
I use products that are natural and contain no dyes
Be sure to wash sun screen off once you get out of the sun.
Keep skin covered and moisturized.
I always put lotion on each morning and at night
A good organic moisturizer helps keep baby’s skin soft.
Don’t dry out your baby’s skin by giving him/her hot baths too frequently.
I Use natural products with no harsh chemicals
My tip is to protect baby’s skin from the elements when you go outside.
I use products that are safe for sensitive skin.
Use a gently lotion to keep skin soft
We use products that are for sensitive skin!
Used lotion specially for baby skin. As well as baby soap.
My kids always try the cheap diapers for my grandkids and they always break them out. My tip is spend the extra money and get name brand.
My best tip is to use natural products!
To protect my youngest skin, we used Cloth Diapers! reduces all those harsh chemicals that are in disposables!
Use lotions 🙂
Draft is always best for a new baby!!!
My best tip is use a cream or ointment and not a lotion! Lotions have a high water content that actually dries baby skin.
I have been religiously using dreft for all of my children’s laundry. My oldest is 6 and j still use dreft for her clothing too! I wash my girls laundry together and my sons on how own. My kids have great skin with no dry patches or irritations. After a bath, I always use a good moisturizer, which is usually cetaphil or a lavender scented organic lotion for my little man.
Baby lotion is great.
Use all natural , chemical free, and scent free products.
Always use a sunscreen that is age appropriate.
Use baby hat or covering when you have baby out in the sun! Also use bedding that’s soft to baby’s touch.
My tip is to use apply baby lotion every day.
I always try to put lotion on him after his bath.
I always use lotion after a bath and desitin when needed. I use detergents free of dyes and perfumes.
My tip is to use unscented baby wipes.
For my girls with excess its lotion every day
I used baby lotion and when outside, I made sure there was sunscreen.
we haven’t had issues but i protect them as best as i can by being careful what we use. i like to use sensitive skin stuff.
My tip is to use natural, unscented products for baby’s sensitive skin.
Don’t give a bath too often or their skin will dry out.
My newborn has sensitive skin, so we have to use Dreft. I never had to with any of my other kids, so this is all new to us. We use sunscreen whenever she goes outside and try not to bathe her too often.
We wash everything.
Be sure to use cleaning products that are made for sensitive skin or without harsh chemicals in it.
moisturize after baths and use sunscreen outside 🙂
I don’t have children of my own yet. I’d love to win this for my cousin.
I use natural products without dyes and harmful chemicals.
My best tip would be to use natural products and sunblock. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway!.
By covering up skin from the sun’s rays.
i use organic products as much as possible.