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kids | June 21, 2018

Caring for Baby’s Sensitive Skin in the Summer

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My kids all have sensitive, fair skin…just like me! It’s the price they pay for having red hair and blue eyes! So when we spend our summer days out in the sun, it’s so important to be extra careful when it comes to their delicate skin…especially for Belle! It’s my job to protect and soothe those soft, sweet rolls! I’m partnering with Baby Dove on this post to share how their products keep my baby’s skin kissable from bath to play.

Belle’s skin is so soft and perfect. Even though she’s my third child, I still can’t get over how soft her baby skin is. It’s my favorite.

During the summer months I try to keep my kids out of the sun at peak times. Ultraviolet rays are the strongest and most harmful during mid day, so I try to plan our outdoor activities for before 10am or after 4pm.

Secondly, I always make sure my kids wear SPF 50 sunscreen whenever they are outside, sunny or not! We don’t mess around with skin protection in this house. I also make sure they are protected from biting insects too….which we have a ton of living in Michigan. It’s something this California girl will never get used to!

All of that product and sun exposure on Belle’s skin also means I need to make an extra effort to be able to keep her clean. I keep Baby Dove Rich Moisture Baby Wipes in every room of our house and in my purse so that I always have them handy for a quick clean up. They are the best at removing any dirt while moisturizing Belle’s skin.

In the summer Belle’s skin needs some extra care at the end of the day too, which is why I trust Baby Dove products to keep her skin soft and healthy. We take a lot of baths during the summer, so skin care is essential!

There’s no one right way to parent, but there is a superior way to care for your baby’s skin, and that is with Baby Dove.

During a bath, a baby’s skin can lose moisture up to five times faster than an adult’s, making it vulnerable to dryness. I’ve noticed that Belle’s skin is extra dry in the summer because she’s taking more baths and spending more time in the water.

Only Baby Dove goes beyond mildness to replenish essential moisture and skin-natural nutrients lost in baby’s skin during bathing. I love that their cleansers and lotions are made with 100% skin-natural nutrients, which are perfect for baby’s delicate skin.

I love to use the Baby Dove Rich Moisture Shampoo on Belle’s hair during bath time. And I’m obsessed with the smell….it’s so fresh and soft, and not over-powering at all. I follow up with Baby Dove Rich Moisture Tip to Toe Wash, which has been a favorite in our house with all of the kids! It does a great job of cleaning off everything her skin has come in contact with during a busy summer day. Finally, bath time is complete with some Rich Moisture Baby Lotion rubbed in to her skin. She loves the extra attention and bed time and I love the extra cuddles!

I feel good about using Baby Dove products because they are dermatologist and pediatrician tested, hypoallergenic, and created with no dyes, no parabens, and no phthalates.

How do you protect and care for your baby’s skin during the summer? I’d love to hear your tips and tricks! Sign up here to receive a coupon to save on your next Baby Dove purchase.

This post is sponsored by Baby Dove, but all opinions are my own.

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