A guide to baby swimming skincare

Wet skin is actually less absorbent than dry skin, so rinsing your baby in non-chlorinated water before getting into the pool should reduce the amount of pool water their skin absorbs. Check to make sure the water is warm, so they aren't startled when getting in. Then, after lightly patting them with a towel (and ensuring their skin is still damp), gently massage a baby moisturizer into their delicate skin, which creates a protective layer when swimming – just remember to check with the pool to make sure applying moisturizer before swimming is allowed. Baby Dove Melanin-Rich Nourishment Cream helps replenish baby’s melanin-rich, skin-essential nutrients and maintain all day moisture, so it's great to keep in your swimming bag.

“Chlorine isn’t ideal for your baby’s skin, so it’s best to make sure you wash off as much of it as you can,” says dad of one, Sion. It's a good idea to make sure whatever you pack is as nourishing as possible, to help protect your baby’s skin from drying out. We’ve got just the essential – Baby Dove Caring By Nature Ultra Gentle Foaming Wash, a 3-in-1 cleansing product that nourishes, soothes and moisturizes their face, body and hair. Suitable from newborn to toddler age, this will quickly become your favorite, faff-free product for removing chlorine after swimming.

Once the chlorinated water is washed away, it's important to put moisture back into their delicate skin. “Rinsing in water is good for getting rid of chlorine, but it can also wash away the natural lipids that help lock in skin moisture,” explains Katherine, Baby Dove Research and Development specialist and mom of one. “By using a Baby Dove baby lotion after drying, you can replenish that moisture, as they were specially designed to actually deposit skin natural nutrients”