Children's skin does best with limited/minimal use of skin care as the child's skin has a naturally rich and well-functioning production of substances such as ceramides and other softening lipids and humectants. We therefore recommend that you only cleanse and lubricate when necessary. Of course, the child's skin can become dry and then an emollient moisturizer can be helpful to counteract and help a more fragile skin barrier. Also, be sure to protect the child's skin from the sun.