Can you put Neosporin on an infant?

AlmostDunn

DS spits up a lot and it collects in the creases in his neck.  It's really hard to clean it up since he puts his chin on his chest whenever we try.  Today I was wiping him up and noticed that his skin is so raw it's bleeding a bit.  Doesn't seem to bother him, but it freaked me out.  Can I put Neosporin on it to keep it from getting bathed in spit up and help it heal?  Any other suggestions?

mommy411

I put boob cream on Ella's cuts from her fingernails...the lanolin stuff

Fish4Fun

My pedi recommended using diaper rash ointment.  Try that first.  I would definitely ask a doctor before using neosporin.

I_love_cupcakes

I use Neosporin or Aquaphor on all sorts of things like that.  Haven't had a problem yet.

Pumpkin111

I heard no neosporin until after 6 months.

bstngrl578

Can I use NEOSPORIN^?  First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Spray on an infant under two years of age?
The product is indicated for use on children 2 years and older. Please speak with your pediatrician if you have questions.

holly423

There was a post on cleaning the neck folds this morning. A lot of the girls recommended aquafor. I haven't used it, but I think I will try it. I wouldn't put neosporin on a place where they could get it on their hands and put it in their mouth.

brookieandphil

No but polysporin is safe even if ingested (not like the whole tub or anything haha)

me&mymonkey

I think it is on our list of acceptable things to use but I don't have the list with me at work so I am not 100%.  You can try vaseline maybe?  It won't help it heal any quicker but maybe it will provide a barrier.

pinkbubbles

we were told to put neosporin on our DS penis while it healed from being circumsized.

gremaud07

We were told by DS cardiologist to put  neosporin on his incision and he was 3 weeks old at the time..