Could Itch-A-Bye Cream Be What Your Child Needs After Swimming? Here Are 10 Reasons We Think So

Swimming should be one of childhood’s pleasures. It builds confidence, encourages movement, creates family memories and gives children an activity they can enjoy for years. But for parents of children with dry, itchy or eczema-prone skin, the period after swimming can sometimes tell a very different story. A child may leave the pool with skin that feels tight, dry or uncomfortable, then begin rubbing or scratching areas that seemed perfectly settled before they entered the water.

Why Is My Child Itchy After Swimming in a Chlorinated Pool?

If your baby or child becomes itchy after swimming, chlorine may be part of the picture, but it is rarely the only thing worth considering. Treated pool water can leave susceptible skin feeling drier, while prolonged water exposure, heat, wet swimwear, towel friction and existing dryness can add to the discomfort.

Rinse the skin with fresh water, remove wet swimwear, pat rather than rub, and moisturise promptly. Read the full article above for our detailed explanation and after-swim guidance.