What moisturizer do you use for your LO?

pandaluvr · March 2011

Our DS has really dry skin-it's not exzema or psoraisis--just really dry, rough skin.

We use Johnson's baby lotion and even baby oil. I've even used my Bath and Body Works moisturizer and it doesn't do much.

It doesn't seem to cause him pain or itch--it just feels really rough. It's especially rough on his legs--I thought it could even be chafing since he still crawls around quite a bit.

Any suggestions for a baby-safe moisturizer?

CheriLooWho · March 2011

My doc recommended good old petroleum jelly. Works wonders!

dragon_chica · March 2011

We use CA Baby. I've also heard that Cetaphil is good. Make sure to apply after bathtime while the skin's still damp.

sleepingbeauty825 · March 2011

We use Body Shop's Buriti Baby body butter. It is a little pricey but ahhhmazing.

pandaluvr · March 2011

Thanks everyone!

melody921 · March 2011

We use Johnson's, but DS doesn't have horribly dry skin. I've heard Aveeno is nice, and when DS was really small, someone gave us a sample pack of Wella, which was much thicker than usual baby lotion.

liv97 · March 2011

most commercial creams are filled with petroleum products, parabens, etc. and you want to stay away from them. We use Earth Mama Angel Baby or just plain coconut oil or shea butter.

jonnygurl76 · March 2011

CeraVe cream in the tub. best.stuff.ever.

cZa · March 2011

My DS's skin sounds just like your LO's. Ped reccomended Eucerin Calming Cream and it works wonders!!

groovygrl · March 2011

I had tried several things on DD and g8orell on here (a derm PA) recommended Cetaphil Restoraderm. It is awesome- rubs on really easily and her rough belly was gone in days.

kimberlyk921 · March 2011

Burt's Bee's buttermilk lotion, but when his dry skin REALLY flares up (due to the cold weather here) I use Triple Cream.

llc730 · March 2011

DD has mild eczema and we use California Baby super sensitive lotion 2x/day. Then we slather on a good coat of Aquaphor after baths. This routine was approved by DD's pedi and allergist and seems to work very well for us. On a side note, I also have eczema and I have been using the Cetaphil Restoraderm and I LOVE it.

kerivp · March 2011

Check out the Skin Deep database for safe products for your LO. It is shocking how many terrible chemicals are in many of the mass-marketed brands.

https://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

We use episencial products since they are free of any harmful chemicals. The soothing cream worked really well to help DS's raw red cheeks.

MsAlyss · March 2011

We use coconut oil & Aquaphor

jnicole1120 · March 2011

DD has really dry patches on her arms. We use Aveeno Baby.

MommyandKate · March 2011

We use Aveeno.

cotner · March 2011

CheriLooWho:
My doc recommended good old petroleum jelly. Works wonders!

This. DDs dermatologist says it's best since it has the least amount of ingredients. If you do go with a lotion (we use Cetaphil for DS since he doesn't have eczema) make sure it is a scoop type rather than a pump. Pump lotion contains much more water which causes the lotion to evaporate too quickly and not be effective.

lifesadance · March 2011

I use California Baby products, the super sensitive daily lotion regularly and the calming cream when he gets the rough spots. He gets really dry skin on the back of his calves, which I think is weird but DH and I both have dry skin so it's not shocking that DS has it too. Anyway, the Calming Cream really works well. It's pricey but you only need a little and one pot of it lasts months.