9 Rules for Protecting Your Child’s Skin in Cold Weather

Dress for the cold

The simplest foundation for protecting your child’s skin from the cold is dressing them well. Margaret Ravits, MD, and board certified dermatologist, suggests a hat to keep you child warm, insulated gloves to protect against chapped or frostbitten hands, and scarf to keep your child’s face and lips from becoming red, irritated, and dry.