The drop in temperatures often leads to dry skin and constipation in children, here’s how the right nutrition can alleviate these symptoms.
The combination of freezing temperatures outside, then central heating inside means children’s delicate skin can become irritated easily. The lack of natural sunlight and exposure to Vitamin D further exacerbates redness, cold sores, and dryness. More than any other time of year, kids need to be consuming the right vitamins to keep their skin barrier strong and promote cell repair.
How to Keep Your Kids’ Skin Healthy this Winter
Help your toddler, kid, or teen avoid dry and flaky complexions this season with these essential skin supporting vitamins.
Vitamin A and Vitamin C
These two nutrients combine to ensure your kids' skin is kept soft and hydrated. Vitamin A works to repair and maintain the skin barrier, while Vitamin C helps to retain moisture and boosts collagen production.
Vitamin E and Vitamin D
Both of these vitamins work as skin saviors for kids in the cold weather. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which works to protect children’s skin against external stressors such as harsh environmental conditions. Reduced sunlight in Winter also makes consuming Vitamin D a must for kids as without it their skin barrier becomes weakened and ability to repair skin cells depleted.
Why does Winter Cause Digestive Problems for Kids:
It’s not just skin problems parents have to deal with in Winter. This season also means parents are constantly faced with upset tummies, constipation, and picky eating in children. There are however some simple nutritional changes you can make to your kids’ diet that can help to reduce stomach problems and allow them to enjoy their mealtimes.
More time spent indoors and less physical activity, slows down the digestive system, resulting in stomach pains and sluggish bowel movements. While playtime outside can be difficult to organize, you can guarantee your kid gets a regular intake of the following vitamins and minerals, which help to keep digestion on track.
Magnesium
This mineral works to draw water into the intestines making it vital for overall gut health which affects everything from nutritional absorption, eliminating toxins from the body, and immune system strength.
Vitamin B 12 and B 1
Low levels of B Vitamins, especially B12 and B1 slow down digestion, resulting in bloating, stomach pains, and constipation.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C has numerous benefits for the body, but in Winter it is particularly important to pull water into the colon and keep bowel movements regular.
EllaOla’s Unflavored Powder Multivitamin contains all of the above nutrients and more. If your child has skin or digestion issues, adding a supplement to their diet ensures any nutritional gaps are filled, whilst also guaranteeing they receive the recommended daily dose of essential vitamins and minerals.
