Taking a caring for your infant class....

mustanggirl412 · April 2013

The lady said you shouldn't use baby wipes for the first 4 months because the baby could be allergic. Has anyone else ever heard of this

amandarins · April 2013

If the baby is allergic, I'd think he would continue to be allergic. If you want to be extra cautious, just get plant based/natural wipes.

LJUTCMommy · April 2013

What did she suggest you use instead? I've only heard of not using wipes if/when your baby has a diaper rash. In that case, they suggest rinsing the baby off with plain water.

BlueJewelM · April 2013

We Cd for the first 6 months and use cloth wipes with water.

When DS has diaper rash I don't use wipes because the irritate it more.

kmichln · April 2013

I was never told that. But it makes sense that allergic reactions can happen.They make wipes that say they are for more sensitive skin. The same thing goes with certain brands of diapers, though. I wouldn't worry too much, you won't know if the baby's skin is sensitive to it unless you try them.

rissa06 · April 2013

Nope. Not in my infant caring class.

crogers19 · April 2013

We had heard that but not all babies have a reaction. We started out with babyganics brand wipes, then just switched to pampers. we never had an issue. When DS got his first really bad diaper rash he was 12 mo and we used water and soft clothes.

MrsNyberg09 · April 2013

Never heard of it but I get the non allergenic wipes because of my BFF/ sil who is allergic to aloe

silvercamaro77 · April 2013

I think that's a bit extreme. I suppose you're supposed to just use a washcloth and water. By that way of thinking you should probably avoid pretty much everything until they're 4 months because they could be allergic to just about anything.