Winter Ideas 2026

1.For children with asthma, winter can be a challenging season due to certain triggers that can lead to flare-ups. Cold, dry air can cause the muscles surrounding the airways to contract, making it harder to breathe. Respiratory illnesses such as colds, flu, and RSV are more common in winter, which can cause inflammation in the lungs and make asthma symptoms worse. During the winter, it’s especially important to bundle up, use a humidifier, practice good hygiene, and follow your child’s Asthma Action Plan.

2.Winter often brings dry, itchy skin due to cold outdoor temperatures, dry indoor heat, and harsh winter winds. Keep skin moisturized with fragrance-free creams or ointments, especially after bathing when the skin is still damp. Use gentle, unscented soaps that won’t strip away natural oils, and limit baths and showers to less than 10 minutes, using warm (not hot!) water. Choose soft, breathable fabrics like cotton, avoid scented detergents, and consider a cool-mist humidifier to add moisture to the air. If your child struggles with dry skin or eczema that doesn’t improve with home care, schedule an appointment so Promise Pediatrics can help you find the right treatment plan.

3. Nosebleeds are surprisingly common during the winter months due to dry indoor air, but they’re usually nothing to worry about. If a nosebleed happens, have your child sit upright and lean slightly forward. Pinch the soft part of the nose and apply gentle pressure for a full 10 minutes without checking. To prevent future nosebleeds, keep the inside of the nose moist with saline nasal spray or dab petroleum jelly around the opening of the nostrils. Run a cool-mist humidifier at night if the air in your home is dry. If your child has frequent nosebleeds or if it continues after 20 minutes, please reach out to Promise Pediatrics.