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non-petroleum jelly?

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I've read to make sure you have vaseline on hand for when taking your baby's temperature rectally. Can I use a non-petroleum lube like KY instead? I would like to minimize the petroleum in our lives.

 

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  • hamilton.jahamilton.ja

    no idea but Alba makes a lovely non-petroleum jelly for babies.

    I would imagine KY would be fine considering its intended use... just make sure the ingredients are all safe for baby first I guess. 

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  • jerimbatojerimbato member

    Ditto on the Alba un-petroleum jelly,

    but just so you know, no health professional has ever told us to take DS's temp rectally- they all said under the arm is just fine. But I'm sure every pedi is different.

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