What to do if your child has chapped lips

Many people often have chapped lips. When this happens, it is necessary to improve it in time. If left untreated, it will cause serious harm to the lips. In severe cases, the lips will bleed, which will have a great impact on one's life. So what should we do if children have chapped lips? Parents can also choose some improvement methods to alleviate this problem. The following is a detailed introduction to some good methods.

What to do if your child has chapped lips:

1. Clean your child’s lips scientifically

After meals, 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 small 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.

After understanding what to do if your child has chapped lips, you can choose the above methods if your child has such a condition. These methods will not cause any harm to the child's body and are relatively simple to use. If the child's chapped lips are more serious, you should also supplement the child with various vitamins, which will be very helpful in relieving chapped lips.