Best winter care tips for baby.

When winter arrives, it's important that you make sure your baby stays warm and dry. However, the thought of dealing with a squirmy baby wrapped in blankets can be stressful. Here are some ways to make it easy to keep your baby healthy, warm and comfortable, whether you're going to the supermarket or tucking him in at night.

Would you put your baby or toddler outside in the freezing cold for their lunchtime nap? Most Nordic parents wouldn't give it a second thought. For them it's part of their daily routine. Daytime temperatures this winter in Stockholm have regularly dropped to -5C (23F) but it's still common to see children left outside by their parents for a sleep in the pram.

by Elizabeth Tanzi, MD The winter's harsh outdoor conditions and dry indoor heat can be terribly drying for skin. But it is particularly rough for babies and young children. Their skin is delicate and easily stripped of its natural oils.

After hot humid months, cold winter brings much needed respite. Winter brings cold and along with winter diseases such as cough, sneeze and flu. The bodies of babies are gentle and sensitive. Mothers are always worried in the start of winter season and feel very tense about their babies.

Taking care of a new born baby during the chilly months of winter is a daunting task. There are numerous questions that pop up in the mind of a new mother: how to keep my baby warm, how to protect her ultra soft skin or how to protect the baby against cold.