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9 ways to care for your baby's skin in winter

Atopic dermatitis Healthy skin care Children's health

9 ways to care for your baby's skin in winter

Protect sensitive skin, relieve cold-weather dryness, and more.

Learn Skin Eczema9 ways to care for your baby's skin in winter

Dress in layers

Humidify the air

Moisturize

Don’t Overdo Bath Time

Nip Eczema in the bud

Know when to call your provider

Avoid baby blisters

Best clothes for fingers and toes

Don’t Skip the Sunscreen

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Winter is tough on anyone’s skin, but it’s especially hard on the delicate skin of babies. Itchiness, dryness, and eczema are just a few problems that can arrive with chilly weather. Here are expert-backed ways to keep babies’ skin soft and healthy all winter long.

Sources: HealthyChildren.org. American Academy of...

HealthyChildren.org. American Academy of Pediatrics. Caring for Your Child’s Cold or Flu. Last Updated April 19, 2019.

Written by Michael Gollust.

Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.January, 2026

Updated onAugust, 2026

Written by Michael Gollust.

Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.January, 2026

Updated onAugust, 2026

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