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

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

Mar, 2026
LearnSkincare9 ways to care for your baby’s skin in winter
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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.

Written byMichael Gollust.
Medically reviewed byMegan Burke, MD.January, 2026
Sources: HealthyChildren.org. American Academy of Pediatrics. Caring for Your Child’s Cold or Flu. Last Updated April 19
  1. HealthyChildren.org. American Academy of Pediatrics. Caring for Your Child’s Cold or Flu. Last Updated April 19, 2019.

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