Kayliz,

Quite often this is a component of baby eczema (which can also occur in the flexural areas of the baby's body...behind the knees, where the arm bends at the elbow) and is quite normal in infants. Certainly, dry weather, certain foods may aggravate or irritate it, but overall, not much too worry about unless the infant's skin is dried out all over.

For the mild dry cheeks, I will use a non-scented moisturizer and if they become a bit dryer, I might try an ointment (which is goopier) on the cheeks to maintain the moisture...like a vaseline or aquaphor (and no, I am not here to endorse a specific product).

Hope this helps,

Dr. Jeremy

Kayliz,

My son has the same problem. We took him to a dermatologist and he told use to use Vaseline. I have also used aquaphor which cost a little more than vaseline. But I have found both products to work the same. I would also use cetaphil Cream during the day if we were going somewhere so he didnt look greasy. Good luck!

Desitin Multi-symptom works for anything skin. It is called like A + D or something like that. It is for diaper rash, chapped skin, rashes, skin irritations. I just love that stuff and think it is a must have. Try it and see if it works for you. Good luck.