Aside from stretchmarks (they were a bit of a surprise arriving literally days before I had N), the other long-lasting mark you often find as a new mum, is dry heels. A bit unexpected and not entirely pleasant. I guess it’s not helped by the weight you put on (and in my case haven’t lost since), and also walking a lot in flats all the time. I’m convinced that flip flops and similar flats don’t treat your feet well even though they do get aired
So I’m always on the look out for new ways of keeping my feet soft. Yes, I’m sure petroleum jelly does the job eventually (but who wants to wear socks in bed?), and the minty exfoliation creams are nice to use if you like the grainy feel between your toes. But my favourite cream I’ve found so far is Flexitol heel balm.
I originally picked up a pack of this on the off chance in a local pound shop a few years ago, but have never spotted it since. But immediately I liked it. After only a few days my heels felt softer and looked less dry. I also like how although it feels quite greasy on my hands, once it’s rubbed onto my feet, it soaks in easily and without feeling greasy afterwards. I don’t get lotion marks on the bed sheets the next morning, unlike with other creams.
The only downside is that it does smell quite medicinal on your hands, so worth washing them after applying rather than letting it merely soak in.
I was sent some recently to try out again, and it’s working just as well as it did before. I just need to keep it away from the OH, otherwise he’ll be using it on his cracked hands (the side effects of being a farmer during the wet/dry intervals in Winter). Now I know where I can get hold of Flexitol heel balm, I shall be stocking up.
Alongside the heel balm, I’ve also got a children’s first aid kit to giveaway. This kit includes all the basics you need to either take on holiday, pop in the car for day trips, or have at home in readiness for the bumps and scrapes that come with back to school time.
If N continues to be fairly bump free, I could see him using this in his toy medical kit to fix his dad’s aches and pains.
To win the kit, all you need to do is answer the question – what tips do you have for keeping your feet baby soft? Comment below with your answer, then enter via the rafflecopter widget. There are a myriad of optional entry methods if you want to increase your chances of winning.
Disclosure: I was sent the foot balm to review, and provided with a children’s first aid kit to give away by Premier Healthcare and Hygiene
172 Comments
After a bath with a good quality baby bath, gently rub a little baby oil into the skin
Vaseline keeps them lovely and soft
Make sure they get plenty of fresh air
A ped egg to great rid of hard or dead skin
i don’t :O
cream and socks at night works great
A good moisturiser before you go to bed apply it really thick and then wear cotton socks to bed. Also exfoliate them once a week. x
moisturise when every you can
Moisturise before bed and wear socks overnight
Wear right size shoe 🙂
I barefoot walk on the beach – sand is a great exfoliant
It sounds weird but listerine in a warm foot bath makes the dead skin drop off leaving them really smooth
Keep them moisturised and a good pedicure every now and again
a good foot rub after asoak and moisturiser
Always moisturise and use a pumice stone daily
olive and salt rubbed into dry areas acts as a great exfoliator and moisturiser in one. If you are lucky enough to live near the beach like me you can walk barefoot on the beach to exfoliate. Works a treat and its fun! 🙂
A foot peel works better than any pedicure, is painless and you can do it at home
Go to bed at least once a week wearing lashings of foot cream which is rich in shea butter and a pair of old socks to keep the sheets clean. Works wonders.
i put loads of moisteriser on after my shower and pop on some cotton socks, to help keep the moisture in.
Plenty of foot soaks whilst watching the TV
I try to use a foot file and moisturiser to make sure they stay soft. Also make sure you dry them properly after having a shower or bath!
pumice stone daily
Regular visit to pedicure place.
my doctor recommended not having bare feet in slip on shoes, which I do find has helped a lot with the condition of my skin on my feet.
moisturise daily
Soak them regularly and then moisturise them.
I always exfoliate my feet after a bath or shower and it really makes a big difference
dont walk barefoot! moisturiser with socks over top when they get bad!
Soak your feet in just warm water for about 20 to 30 minutes. Take feet out of water and dry thoroughly. Next warm some olive oil and salt in a shallow tub or tray and put the bottom of your feet in it, move your feet about in the salty olive oil whilst you leave to soak for about 20 minutes, then remove feet. Whilst feet are still covered in warm salty olive oil use an old toothbrush to gently rub the heels and balls of your feet to gently remove dead skin them put your feet back into the warm salty olive oil and soak for a further 10 minutes then repeat the actions using the old toothbrush. Once done place both feet back into the warm water and leave for 10 minutes then dry. You should now have soft feet but if not, then repeat again the next night.
A long soak
moisturiser
Wow that cream looks amazing! I try everything to keep my feet smooth: pumice stone, foot file, moisturise and a ped egg!
A long walk on the beach does them good
Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream/ointment… a godsend!!! slather it on before you go to bed and put on a pair of socks. admittedly not very sexy but the next morning your feet will LOVE you for it! 😀
A pedi egg 🙂
lots of moisturiser
moisturise 🙂
wear socks or slippers
Soak them in warm water for a while, then the dry skin rubs off easier.
Moisturise…well if you have the time!!
I always find soaking in a warm bath helps
I actually quite like wearing socks in bed and find that applying cream beforehand keeps my feet really soft!
Don’t walk around barefoot!
walking in the sand is a great exfoilator
moisturise daily
Always moisturise.
Don’t forget to moisturise.
Soak your feet before bed – apply lots of foot cream – put your socks on over the cream and this will help it soak into your feet over night – leaving your feet super soft
Foot cream and cotton socks every night before bed
I need my footfile and foot cream to keep my feet nice
Aloe vera
I use a pumice stone every couple of days in the bath and moisturise every day.
Moisturise your feet at night time 🙂
I try and remember to moisturise my feet every day 🙂
Rubbing my feet with moisturiser
Moisturise after a bath
MOISTUREISE DAILY
I don’t bother. My feet soon go back to normal by themselves when I start wearing socks again.
Good foot soak each night and Always moisturise.
Lots of moisturiser. x
Lots of sunbathing – to take the load off my feet 😀
A regular soak in warm water and a good rub with a rough towel to remove dead skin
Foot scrub and a good moisturiser. When I remember to do it
A ped egg & moisturising cream 🙂
A good moisturiser.
Always moisturise.
Take some time to look after yourself and spend some time in the bath, which is hard when your a mum.
pumice + moisturizer
A good soak, a foot scrub and a really good mousturiser!!!!
Pumice!
Apply a salt scrub before having a nice warm bath
a good moisturizer x
a nice soak and moisturising regularly
Foot cream and socks
A nice bath and a sugar scrub
E45 cream
Rub foot cream in before bed.
A long soak after a long day x
moisturise often
pumice every time you have a shower and don’t forget to moisturize them!
moisture often
Use a pedi file
smoother them in moisturiser then put some sandwich bags over your feet and let it soak in.
Moisturise and remove dead skin often.
file and moisturise!
pile on the shea butter!
A warm foot soak with water and 2 tablespoons of Maldon Sea Salt flakes works a treat.
use a foot spa
pedi file, it’s pretty horrid to see what comes off your feet!
Use a pumice stone after a soak in the bath, using lots of moisturising wash and rub in some foot lotion afterwards
A bath and then moisturise them
Moisturise after using a pumice stone
Lots of moisturiser
a pedi file and plenty of moisturiser
Moisturiser and cotton socks !!
moisturing before bed and put socks to keep mositure in xx
My feet are in such bad condition at the moment so i need lots of tips-not give them!!
drink lots of water 🙂
I always use hand cream on my feet!
Moisturise after a bath
Lotion whilst wearing socks to help it soak in
cream and use exfoliating glove
moisturiser and bed socks
I am currently working for cures for my feet getting dried out..I love all the suggestions..so far soaking them helps alot and pume stone
moisturize daily and pumice every shower 🙂
moisturise daily and pumice every shpwer
A warm bath and then moisturise them.
rub peppermint cream in every night
I use a pedegg once a week to rid of any hard skin and then moisturise every night before bed
Exfoliation followed by moisturising socks
moisturize
Moisturise all year round 🙂
soaking in hot water, exfoliating and then moisturising
hot foot soak before bedtime
Honestly, you can’t beat Flexitol. I slather it on when my feet get dry and cracked.
I also use a pumice stone to rub off any rough patches.
I exfoliate and then put on Flexitol at bedtime and use a proper sock with a rubber heel to make it work all night
moisturise daily
Coat your feet in vaseline and then wear socks before you go to bed!
🙂
Soaking feet in a foot spa (or washing up bowl), exfoliating, moisturising! If you can get someone else to give you a nice foot rub with the moisturiser thats even better! Also wearing nicely fitting good footwear makes a difference too I think.
During the summer I give my feet a daily quick rub over with a gently facial exfoliator while I’m in the shower. It seems to really help.
Always moisturise, use an emollient if needed
Wearing socks and lotion x
exfoliate skin
moisturize daily
Pumice stone and heel balm
Moisturise every evening
Wear flipflops sparingly…I’ve lived in mine & my feet are in shreds!
moisturise daily
Use a pummice stone everytime your bather
i file and moisturise daily 🙂
moisurise daily.
I always moisturise my feet every night before bed.
Moisturise every night.
Moisturise every night.
Moisturise.
I always moisturise my feet with E45 cream which seems to help
moisturise. I do that all the time after showers everyday 🙂
Moisturise.
Wear lotion covered socks at night
The Ped Egg works for me!
I have a scholl velvet pedi it is fantastic I love it, also make sure you moisturise.
Moisturise at night.
Moisturise after baths.
Cream on at night and then cotton socks on.
i use talc on mine xx
Regularly moisturise them rather than leaving it to the last minute before your holidays!
I always walk barefooted
rub baby oil into them after a bath
Every time you have a bath use a pumice stone and then when you dry your feet moisturise them.
weekly foot spa and then cocoa butter rubbed in
Udder cream and wearing cozy socks overnight when things get bad!
always put on moisturiser on feet no matter how good there look
Long soaks in the bath ….but more tips to help me would be appreciated too x
Soak feet. Pumice stone and foot scrub to deal with hard skin. Dry and slather in foot cream.
I use a pedi egg and I often apply a deep moisturing foot or heel cream at night (I wear a pair of old socks to prevent it coming off on my sheets). I wake up with lovely soft feet!
moisturise after shower or bath
Comfortable footwear and regular bubble baths to soak them in!
soaking them in my foot spa
Vaseline does a great job at keeping your feet soft
A bowl of hot water
I use tea tree oil on my feet & then moisturise
We soak them in a bowl of warm water and some baby oil.
Walking barefoot on sand.
comfortable footwear
wear socks after putting cream on your feet
I try to remember to dry my fet really well after a shower, so that the dead skin doesn’t build up on my heels 🙂
wear slippers around the house
I have heard good things about shea butter. Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
wear slippers around the house
Shea butter – it’s brill for dry skin anywhere
Dry your feet well after a bath of shower, especially between the toes & put foot lotion on.
moisturise every night and also dirnking lots of water helps!