Stretch mark cream

hdanley13

Any opinions for stretch mark cream?  I was looking at this kind: https://www.diapers.com/p/basq-advanced-stretch-mark-butter-20248

 But wanted to get others opinions before I went and bought something.  I know people say stretch marks run in the family, and my mother did not get them, btu I know quite a few people that did get them, and their mothers did not, or vice versa.  So I'd rather be safe than sorry.  I know there is no miracle cream thats going to stop them all together, but I would just like to know if anyone has any good advice as to a good brand that keeps them toned down as much as possible. I also heard to not use the cocoa butter kind because it contains caffine and doctors are now saying to stay away if possible. 

BillyMollyEmmy

I use Palmer's oil. It's like $10 a bottle, lasts forever, and makes my skin feel smooth.

I didn't put it on my breasts and I have marks on them, although none anywhere else yet. 

shainabrinkxo

i'm using the mama mio tummy rub  

i've heard great things about it so we'll see!

 

https://www.mamamio.com/us/pregnancy/tummy-rub-stretch-mark-butter.html

FrickandFrack

You can buy any kind of cream you want to help with itching but if it's in your genetics, you will get them no matter what.  My mom didn't have any until her 3rd pregnancy.  I got them right away with DS1.

mcla22011

Personally, I wouldn't spend that much money on cream. From what I hear, you're either going to get them or not, no matter what you do. My mom had them really bad from the very beginning of her pregnancy so I sort of came to terms with the fact that I will get them as well. Since I was pregnant in the winter I started a routine just to relieve the dry, itchy skin. Right after the shower, like before I dried off I always put on Johnson & Johnson's coco butter baby oil gel to lock in the moisture. I then put Target branded coco butter lotion all over, followed by Burts Bees Mama Bee oil at night. Knock on wood, I haven't noticed any yet, but that's not to say they won't come later. Hopefully you get your mom's good genes!

ataylor979

Like the other posters mentioned, I think you're either going to get them or you're not.  It is nice to have something to put on your skin though because you will get itchy. 

My mother had 4 children and suggested Mother's Friend when I got pregnant with my daughter 9 years ago.  Amazingly I was able to find it at Target, though I don't know if they still carry it or not.  I remember it smelling really good and was thick like a body butter. 

I haven't needed anything yet, but think I'll look for that when the time comes.  If I can't find Mother's Friend, I think I will just use Cetaphil that comes in the giant jar.  It's hypoallergenic and is thick and very moisturizing.

lisastro

Does regular, every day moisturizure help prevent stretch marks?  Like Aveeno?  Or do I need something designed specifically for strech marks?

KorieAngela

I use a jar of Vitamin E Skin Care Cream It works WONDERFUL! The brand is Fruit of The Earth and it's like $4 for 2 jars at Walmart  

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lisastro:

Does regular, every day moisturizure help prevent stretch marks?  Like Aveeno?  Or do I need something designed specifically for strech marks?

No lotion or cream prevents stretch marks. As PP have already stated, it's mostly genetic. The most a lotion can do is keep you moisturized.