Four winter essentials to keep baby healthy

Be prepared for any situation with these handy must-have product tips from SUNPAC to keep your baby or toddler feeling their best during the colder months:

• Create a first aid kit for baby…and always have it close by: babies are unpredictable and could suddenly feel ill in the middle of the night or during your weekend getaway. Put together a first aid kit containing a thermometer, nasal aspirator, and other essential items easily and conveniently – no more searching through drawers and cabinets! Try: Safety 1st Healthcare Kit (R269.95) that comes with all the tools you’ll need for your newborn’s health needs, including: a digital thermometer; nasal aspirator; soft toothbrush; medicine dropper; 5 alcohol wipes; an emergency contact card; and a travel case.

• Prevention is better than cure: While it’s impossible to prevent babies and children from ever getting sick, it is possible to boost their immune systems by giving them all the vitamins and minerals their bodies need to function optimally. A healthy and balanced diet goes a long way, which makes quality supplements like NutriPure (free from sugar, artificial flavours, colours, and sweeteners) a win for their health. Try: NutriPure Kids Multivitamin Gummies (R109.95) is made with real fruit juice and helps to maintain your child’s immune system and promote overall well-being. It contains vitamins D, B6, B12, & C, as well as Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, and Niacin.
  

• Get on top of dry skin: With the colder months comes dryer air and dry skin. If left untreated, dry skin may become itchy and uncomfortable, and may flake or even peel. Make sure that babies and children are bathed in warm (not hot) water, as hot water strips the skin of its natural oils and may lead to dryness. Applying a nourishing oil to the skin after every bath, and throughout the day as needed, to lock in moisture will help keep skin feeling soft and healthy. Try: Jamaican Mango & Lime Black Castor Oil Tea Tree (R152.00) has anti-inflammation properties and is made with a blend of pure Jamaican black castor oil and tea tree oil, which softens and moisturizes dry, damaged skin.
  
  
• Nappy cream to the rescue: Nappy rash can occur any time of the year, but winter poses some extra challenges as the baby’s skin is covered in extra layers of clothing and gets less opportunity to breathe. Apply a soothing nappy rash cream after every nappy change to ensure the baby’s skin is soothed and comfortable. Try: Sudocrem skin and baby care cream that’s available in 4 tub sizes (400g, 250g, 60g, 125g). The 60g tub (R57.99) is travel-friendly and fits into a handbag with ease. Sudocrem skin and baby care cream heals irritated and sensitive skin so your baby can feel comfortable in their nappy. It is made with a special formulation that contains zinc oxide, is hypo-allergenic, and expertly soothes and restores affected areas.