What to do if your child has chapped and peeling lips

Children have poor body resistance and tender skin, so their lips are prone to cracking and peeling in the autumn and winter, and in severe cases, they may even bleed. When this happens, it is very important to take good care of your child's lips. Do not let your child lick their lips or pick at the dead skin on their lips to avoid making the condition worse. So, what should we do if children’s lips are chapped and peeling? Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Clean your child's lips scientifically

After each meal, you can use warm water to wash your baby's lips. Do not use alkaline cleaning products such as soap, otherwise it will be more likely to cause dryness. After washing and drying the mouth, apply moisturizing lip oil. Never use adult lipstick. Adult lip balm usually contains many other chemical ingredients, such as fragrances, which are not good for children. You should choose infant lip balm specially designed for children's mouths. The natural nutrients in it are more suitable for children's needs, especially children's lip balm containing moisturizing ingredients such as vitamin E is the most ideal.

2. Drink more boiled water and eat a balanced diet

The main cause of chapped lips is lack of moisture and vitamins. The amount of warm water consumed should be increased, and children should be reminded to drink more boiled water in time to provide sufficient moisture for their lips, especially in the morning and evening. In terms of diet, the intake of vitamins should be appropriately increased. Children's food should be light and low in salt. They should not eat fried, smoked or grilled foods. Children should not be fed hot foods such as peppers, garlic, ginger, scallions, onions, leeks, oranges, etc., because these foods are too hot and can easily cause inflammation. You can prepare more eggs, dried fruits, beans, fresh vegetables and fruits for your children. They are rich in vitamin C and vitamin B2. Eating these foods regularly can make your children's skin smooth and elastic, and can enhance their resistance to dry climate.

3. Maintain a good indoor environment

Because the weather is cold in winter, people are used to closing doors and windows, and in our northern part of the country, there is heating indoors, which makes the indoor air too dry. In such an environment, the skin usually feels particularly dry and easily peels. Children's skin is very delicate and is more sensitive to such a dry environment. Therefore, you should open windows frequently to ventilate and keep the indoor air fresh. You should also pay attention to adjusting the indoor humidity reasonably. For example, you can use a humidifier to humidify the indoor air, which is conducive to children's smooth breathing.