4 Ways I Combat My Family's Eczema During the Winter Months.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with the Vaseline team to bring you this post. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

My children like many, suffer from seasonal eczema. Summer months cause flare ups but it is at its worst during the winter months. That is why I turn to Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Essential Healing Lotion, it leaves skin deeply moisturized and looking noticeably healthier.

Our skin tends to get a little drier and itchier in the winter but my poor baby boy's skin suffers the most. I have taken him to doctors and the most they say is to moisturize. In the last few years I have learned a few tips that help keep his itchy, dry skin in check.

• I give him a bath on alternating days. Meaning I give him a bath every other day. I also keep them short and make sure the water isn't too hot. 
• I apply lotion while his skin is still wet and then pat it dry. I find that this helps the Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Essential Healing Lotion to be better absorbed and last longer.
• As directed by the doctor i moisturize, a lot. I keep lotion in every room of my home as well as in my bag. We are all stocked up with Vaseline® Intensive Care™ lotions because they contain deep healing moisturizers plus Vaseline® Jelly that absorb deeply to heal dry skin,
• I have taught him to apply or ask for lotion when he wants to scratch. Scratching irritates his skin more. We try rubbing itchies away with lotion.​

Unlike my son, my daughter doesn't get eczema flare ups all over instead it is only on her inner elbow. Either way I follow the same tips as above to prevent it from worsening. Happy kids, happy mom.

With my family's skin all taken care of we are free to enjoy all the wonderful things winter has to offer us without worrying about flare ups.  All Vaseline® Intensive Care® lotions can be used daily and are available at Walmart and other food, drug and mass retailers nationwide.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Essential Healing Lotion.