Question
My baby’s lips are very dry during winter, and they sometimes crack compared to other children. I don’t know what’s going on. Would it help to give her cod liver oil in this situation?
Answer
When your baby’s lips are inflamed, avoid licking them with your tongue, as the enzymes in saliva can reduce the moisture in the lips, making them drier. Try to eat less irritating and acidic foods and consume more vitamin A, C, and E-rich foods to help improve the chapped lips. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet and adequate water intake is the simplest and most effective way to keep the lips moist and glossy. Here is a simple recipe for you to try: mix 50 grams of calcined gypsum passed through an 80-mesh sieve with 50 grams of honey and 3 grams of ice cubes, stir evenly and store in a bottle for use. Apply to the affected area 2-3 times a day, and it usually heals within 3-4 days. Moreover, it is recommended to use lip balm, consume B-complex vitamins, eat fresh vegetables, stay hydrated, avoid licking your lips, and use moisturizing oils. These methods can all help improve your baby’s chapped lips issue.