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Are you a first time mom? Second or third? Chances are you’ve heard of Dreft or used it before. I remember using it with our first son, Big C, and he smelled so good! (I mean he still does, for a 7 year old boy). Now he’s grown up and outside almost everyday when the weather permits and this means his younger brother is outdoors too. They love playing in the backyard but this time of year also means allergens and skin irritants. My kids tend to get eczema patches on their skin which can be very bothersome. Dreft which is hypoallergenic and gentle on baby’s skin has partnered with Pediatrician and mom, Dr. Dyan Hes!
Dr. Hes has the following tips to ensure your baby is protected and comfortable during the spring months:
- Shade the sun: The long awaited spring season means increased outdoor time for parents and their babies. When heading outside, don’t forget to practice appropriate baby skin safety. For babies 6 months or older. If your baby is 6 months or older, liberally use sunscreen. Also, avoid exposing your baby to the sun during peak hours — generally 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and dress your baby in protective clothing, a hat with a brim and sunglasses. For babies younger than 6 months. If your baby is younger than 6 months, keep him or her out of direct sunlight. Protect your baby from sun exposure by dressing him or her in protective clothing, a hat with a brim and sunglasses.
- 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.
- Load up on liquids: Staying hydrated during the spring months is important as baby gets more active outdoor time and sun exposure. Start with the inside and ensure children get enough to
drink throughout the day. Infants should nurse or take a bottle often; older kids should tote a sippy cup or reusable water bottle. Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and smoothies
in your child’s diet too. - Choose the right fabrics and care for them properly: When it comes to fabrics, it’s extremely important to seek out gentle and hypoallergenic items to care for the items that touch baby’s
sensitive skin. It’s also essential that fabrics be cared for properly. Wash baby’s items with a specially-formulated product such as Dreft, the #1 baby laundry detergent choice of pediatricians to be gentle and hypoallergenic on baby’s skin. Trusted for over 80 years, Dreft comes with a babyhood scent beloved by moms, and it remains safe and hypoallergenic for baby. - 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!
Join @Dreft and Dr. Hes (@gramercypeds) on May 9th from 9-10pmEST as they host a Twitter Party! Dr. Hes will be sharing her tips to ensure your baby is protected and comfortable during the spring allergy season.
One entrant will be selected by the entry form to win an Dreft Prize Package! (ARV $60) Which includes: Dreft product (Newborn, Active Baby, & Blissfuls) & a gender neutral hypoallergenic blanket. Open for entry in the Continental US, 18 years and older from 04/26/16 thru 05/10/2016 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to notification email to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected. See Gleam Form for official rules. Hosts & participating bloggers are not responsible for fulfilling prize obligations.
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Hello Amanda, this information will spread awareness among the parents to protect their kids’ skin during Allergy Season. Thank you so much for sharing this blog.
Get some Sudafed and a humidifier
We use a humidifer in our house that seems to help. I use a Neti Pot and Saline Rinse everyday so I have it under control but it takes getting use to.
neti pot!!
i suggest eating healthy and using probiotics. they can really help with allergies.
Wash your hair before bed so you don’t get pollen and stuff all over your pillows
Sunglasses for sure. All ages. Also, we all use Allegra. Thanks!
We’ve been trying to keep our breathing airways open and using essential oils with a diffuser at night.
i try to keep organic remedies handy for my pets kids and grandkids
Stay inside and don’t open the windows when you are inside. It brings the stuff inside.
Take off shoes before coming inside. If working outside, wear a mask. Wash hair and clothing as soon as possible after working or being outside for any length of time.
My tips for allergies & spring are to always change your clothes & take a shower if you have been outside working in the garden, etc.
TO deal with spring allergies to pollen, we take a spoonful of VERY local honey each day! 🙂
My tips would be to know what you are allergic to and always keep allergy medication on hand.
first since me and the kdi are allergic to alot of theing i got ot watch what we use to wash in and then i like the old family eremidys
My tip for allergies is to use an air purifier in your main room (and in bedrooms if you can afford to do so) as it helps immensely! 🙂
My oldest daughter has really bad allergies. We have found that it’s best to keep her inside when the pollen is bad and also keep lots of Claritin on hand.
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Look for herbs that may help like black cumin or stinging nettle. They are less harsh and can help you get a handle on symptoms.
Always have allergy medication with you and stay away from anything that can give you allergies.
I keep benadryl and take to reduse breakouts
I am just learning about allergies as they are new to me this year! I stocked up on lots of eye drops!
My tip is to watch the weather report for pollen count and try to stay indoors on the worst days if you can.
We keep different types of Allergy medicine here for adults and children! Make sure you have sunscreen lotion to put on if you have sensitive skin!
My name was supposed to be Tiffany Greene Elliott
Not related to skincare but local honey has worked wonders for seasonal allergies!
Thank goodness I don’t have spring allergies but the mold in fall sure gets to me. I use benedryl.
We are headed to Pass A Grille Beach in Florida the 15th of next month for our wedding ceremony. Beyond that we plan on fishing, swimming, boating and spending lots of time outside. We all have allergies and right now they are horrible, The pollen count on some days are higher than they have been in 20 years. The youngest has allergies to some soaps and detergents this is one we can use
Well, I would say first you need to know what exactly you are sensitive to, and then avoid that. It may mean not going outside where you know there is pollen around, etc. I’m very sensitive to so many things, every once in a while I try something that previously bothered me to see if I’ve become desensitized, but don’t try it before you have an event to attend, as if you are like me, it can take a day or two to get better again.
We keep a lot of different allergy medicine on hand. We also have lots of water and eye drops. Also, remember to take shower’s often to get it off your skin.
I like trying new “remedies” that I find on Pinterest and seeing what works, but I also like Claritin.