Baby skincare: Swimmming
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How can you protect your child's skin from chlorine in the pool?
To minimise the effects, apply a barrier cream such as Vaseline all over the skin before entering the pool. Afterwards, rinse the skin thoroughly under running water and apply the usual lotions to all areas.
Find out more:
- The British Skin Foundation: www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk
- Allergy UK: www.allergyuk.org
- International Association of Infant Massage: www.iaim.org.uk
- The National Eczema Society: 0870 241 3604, www.eczema.org
By Siobhan Stirling
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