Baby Lotion Recommendation for Son's Dry Skin

Hello, both of my daughters have very dry skin and mild excema. I love California Baby products. Particularly the Calendula and Aloe Vera creams. They are pricey but, worth it. Their baby wash/ shampoo is also very good. You also might try bathing hm less and using Cetaphil cleanser. You don't even have to wash it off. Good luck.

Hi M. B....I use combination baby oil and lotion. I give my little girl some in her hands to rub on her legs while do her back. Whatever is left over I rub on me. Works pretty well. Good luck.

Now question for you...my girl has dry hair. Any sugg?

~ag

My son's doctor recommends Vaseline and Eucerin. Bathe the baby with Dove whitebar or Johnson's Baby Bar.
good luck:)

Oh, so many answers for you so I will give you some information as to why many of the products, especially the ones that the doctors recommend (Eucerin, Lubriderm, Cetaphil) aren't the best choices.

When you have a lotion that has petroleum, wax, mineral oil in it, think of wrapping the area in saran wrap. Whatever you paid for in the ingredients are not soaking into the skin, they stay on top of it. Before you know it, especially after washing your hands, everything is dry again. More importantly the toxins in your body are not being eleminated through the skin.

This is what I love about Sensaria Natural Bodycare's products, with no petroleum, no waxes, no mineral oils, no dyes, gluten free and casein free. Another irritant can be the perfumes that companies use and with Sensaria it is essential oils and plant extracts that you are smelling. Two more to consider, our (yes I am a representative with the company for almost seven years now) products are all made in the USA and come with a one-year guarantee. I do not know one other company that can make all of the above claims.

So for your baby, I would stay away from the Johnson & Johnson brand and find something that has no petroleum. You can find California Baby at Whole Foods as well but will be paying more for it.

www.sensaria.com/J.

Try the California Baby brand.

Hi M. :)

My daughter suffers from eczema. Throughout my time spent on this website, I kept reading replies on the dry skin subject and one product in particular kept being mentioned. It's Melaleuca Renew Bath Oil and Body Lotion. I thought I'd give it a shot since my daughter has a small pharmacy of prescription creams and has tried half the cream aisle at Target. I figured I would just go for it. I can honestly tell you that I am so grateful that I did! I've written responses before where I have mentioned that the head of my daughter's school actually thought she had MRSA because her skin was so awful on her legs from picking at scabs and scratching. Once I started using this Melaleuca, it completely changed her. Her skin is beautiful now and those products aren't filled with a bunch of junk and cancer causing toxins like Johnson and Johnson. You can go to Campaign For Safe Cosmetics... they have a full report website and you should be able to navigate around from there at http://action.safecosmetics.org/ctt.asp?u=3051288&l=9....
But so many things we use are harmful to us and we don't even realize it! Even in the baby products! The J&J, for example, I learned doesn't cause tears because it has eye numbing agents in it :\. It's just disgusting. You have to pay more at Babies R Us to buy a cup that has no PCB's or whatever they are, than one that is harmful to your baby's health. Why? Through this website, we can all be heard. This organization is cool. Everyone should at least check it out once just to get an idea of all the stuff we use that is making us sick. And as for the Melaleuca, I became a distributor only so I could get the preferred customer discount as I buy it every month now. However, if you are interested in trying it, I will be more than happy to help you with that :). I don't have any customers... I'm just offering you that open doorway because I didn't have anyone to order through originally :).

P.S.- Immediately after the shower, I put the bath oil directly onto her skin and then slather on the cream ;). That way works best for us.

In Light~
J.

HI M.,
My friend turned me on to a super product for very dry skin -- it's also great for eczema (sp?). It's Alba's Unpetroleum Jelly. Much like Vaseline and Aquaphor, but no petroleum in it, which is MUCH better for baby. I'm very concerned and aware of all that I put on my family's skin, as products are absorbed right into the body. Therefore, I don't use many conventional products because I just don't trust them!! May I pass along another tip in this regard? www.cosmeticsdatabase.com is a fantastic website run by the Environmental Working Group. It rates all cosmetic products on a scale of 0 to 10 as far as toxicity and cancer-causing. I've started consulting it regularly when I buy shampoos, conditioners, make-up, sunscreens, etc. so that I make the best choices for my family's health.

Here is the Alba Unpetroleum Jelly: http://www.amazon.com/Alba-Un-Petroleum-Jelly-Tube/dp/B00...

Good luck!
Lisa

Hi M.! I use Arbonne ABC baby line...and my "babies" are 7 and 9! I have used it for years and even recommended it to my friend who's daughter has eczema. They have an oil and a lotion, and when you use both together after a bath you cant go wrong. I dont sell it anymore but I can still get some for you if you want to try it.

H.

PS regular baby oil will only make the problem worse as it forms a barrier that keeps toxins IN and moisture OUT.

You can check out products on www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. It'll tell you about potentially harmful ingredients, like fragrance etc.
For my own very sensitive, very dry skin, I use coconut oil. I'm cautious about recommending it now because I just heard that my aunt is allergic to coconuts, and that even putting the oil on her skin makes her break out.
Before, I was using the unscented, sensitive skin version of Curel and was really happy with it.
Perhaps you can try to bathe him less frequently. Bathing dries the skin out a lot!

Hi M.,

DOn't use ANY lotion. Use olive oil. Lather baby up before bath...give bath, be very careful, baby will be slippery, and once you remove from bath blot dry and let air dry as much as you can. Lotions strip the skins natural oils. Olive oil is a natural oil and is great for craddle cap and moisturizing skin. If you
re not comfortable putting on before bath, put on after. Lotions are mostly a marketing tool. They smell great tho!
Another suggestion is baby may not like the laundry soap you are using to wash clothes....

I have dry skin and my daughter does too. She is 15 now but I used Lubriderm when she was infant and Avon's Moisture Therapy throughout the years. When he is old enough try moisturizing from the inside out. If you are breastfeeding add olive oil to your diet,(salad dressing, on noodles, they even have olive oil margarine now.) If he is not breastfeeding add it to his diet. Like, a little to some spaghetti noodles or a little on his mac & cheese, anywhere you can add a tsp here and there without changing the foods consistency. Watch his bowel movements you shouldn't give enough to change those but the olive oil will naturally help lube him from the inside out.

Hello, you may try putting some non toasted sesame oil before bathing (or some oil in the bath water) and you can either just do that or also put lotion on after. I think Weleda's calendula products are really good. They're a little thick. Maybe consider getting you baby some essential fatty acids like flax seed or coconut oil to add to the diet. Oils from the inside are also important.

happy moisturizing!
K.

My sone will get patches of dry skin on his back and legs. I use the earth's best brand and it works really well. The problem with some of the other brands is that they contain petroleum products and mineral oil which coat the skin in an effort to "seal" moisture in, but if there is not enough moisture, it doesn't work. Natural products are better because they allow moisture into the skin. Good luck!

Hi M.,

We also use the California Baby products and love them! You can buy the lotion at Target, at least the one with no dyes/perfumes. It works great and best of all, has no phthalates!! It's about $10/bottle, but lasts quite awhile.

--R.

My daughter has terrible dry skin and the only lotion that has worked well is the Gentle Naturals Disney Baby Baby Eczema Cream. It works wonders & you can get it at Target.

Try Eucerin cream. I used that on my daughter when she was a baby, as she had a mild case of eczema, and it worked wonders.

I use Eucerin on my son. You can buy it in a big tub and the generic works just as well.

Use a Dove bar to wash and don't let him sit in the bath after you've rinsed the shampoo out (it's very drying to skin), and then use Cetaphil lotion (you can buy a huge tub of it anywhere - grocery store, target, walmart...). Worked like a charm on my boy! :)

Arbonne! My doc suggested it to us for my daughters dry skin and is has done wonders ever since...good luck!

Our pediatrician recommends cetaphil. I like it because there's no scent and it's a reasonable price for a huge bottle.-www.weelicious.com

My daughter had a case of exzema when she was a baby and I found that using Cetaphil(I think that is how you spell it) worked really well. It has to be in the jar though because it is thicker.

My first son had slight eczema caused by a reaction to milk but the Aveeno lotion (there were two kinds, one was a light daily moisturizer and one was thicker "Soothing Relief Moisture Cream" did the job!) Here is info on it http://www.aveeno.com/baby/baby.jsp

Good luck finding one that works for him. :)

Our Pediatrician has always recommended Eucerin and it worked for both my girls. :)

The more pure the better. Burt's Bees in usually pretty good. You could try things like raw, virgin coconut oil or kukui nut oil. Both excellent for skin problems.

Eucerin or Cetaphyl and apply it while your son is still damp after the bath. If he has really dry patches, ask your doc if you can mix in a tiny amount of .05% cortisone (if it's eczema). The other thing......make sure you laundry detergent AND dryer sheets are fragrance free. If not, wash the baby's clothes separately in dye-free/fragrance-free laundry soap and dryer sheets. It helps a lot.

Both my kids have dry, sensitive skin. I use Eucerin on both of them. It is fantastic.

AQUAPHOR has been amazing for us. My son started having dry patched, now every night he gets a layer of aquaphor baby and his skin is perfect. It's AMAZING!

M., most of the over the counter baby lotions and baby oils have mineral oil as the product base. Mineral oil is a petroleum product that is occlusive to the skin, meaning that it does not soak into the skin nor does it allow the skin to breathe. I am an Arbonne Internation rep and we have a baby lotion and a baby oil that is all natural products -- the baby lotion is made of oat, shea butter and safflower oil; the baby oil is safflower oil, sunflower, jojoba, soybean and shea butter oils. I would be happy to send you a free sample of the Arbonne Baby products to try. Please call me at ###-###-#### for your free samples. Also, for more information on Arbonne products, check out our website: www.arbonne.com. E. Benthuys

one word aveno the best

My pediatrician actually just told me not to use Johnson's & Johnson's because they are very drying products. He told me to use Arbonne. I haven't tried it yet because I'm having some luck with Burt's Bees. Good luck!

I've scanned the responses - don't want to be repetitive. I didn't see anyone mention to start with what you're washing with. Most cleansers are not pH correct & will strip your skin & your baby's skin. You'll see some products labeled "pH balanced" - skin is not pH balanced. It's slighly acidic, has an acid mantle. When you wash with alkaline products it takes the skin 4-6 hours to replenish the acid mantle, your creating a battle on the skin.

I agree with the no mineral oil or petroleum or petrolatum in any products. This will make the problem worse. Johnson's baby oil is nothing but mineral oil. The only reason to use such products would be if you want to create a barrier on the skin like "saran wrap", ie. in the case of a severe burn.

Be advised if you consult Safe Cosmetics website - the database was collected by visitors to the site entering in products & ingredients with NO REVIEW. I have found many products on there that do not exist or have the wrong ingredients listed.

I like Arbonne's baby care line. ALL of their products are pH correct, they don't use mineral oil, they're VEGAN, botanically-based & safe for 28 years. They're formulated under the European Union's strict guidelines which is what Safe Cosmetics campaign is trying to model. Has kept my son's eczema from showing up at all.

You can pick up a big tub of Eucerin cream at Costco or Trader Joes has an unscented lotion that is lighter. I suggest that you skip Johnson's brand due to the fragrance. Most fragranced lotions dry out baby skin. I also use baking soda with the bath water without bubble bath. I throw in toys to offset the bubble fun. Good luck

I have been using Hemp lotion that I buy at The Body Shop in the mall. I buy the body butter and it works great on my sons skin. I started using it on him when he was about 5 months old in the winter time and on areas with a ton a dryness. It really worked on those chapped winter cheeks. I also only use the aveeno bath products and lotions for everyday use. These seemed to be the only ones that didn't dry him out so much. Hope this helps.

Use pure organic coconut oil from the supermarket or health food store. It's brilliant.

My 3yr old little girl has severe dry skin (eczema on her tummy & legs too) & the Dr said to use baby wash and lotion without any kind of alcohol. That dries out the skin more. I've been using Aveeno baby wash & shampoo and Burt's Bees lotion for the past couple of weeks and it seems to be working. I also don't let her sit in the tub with soap in it (play time before she washes)or she gets a shower and make sure the bath water is just luke-warm...not hot.

Hi M.,
I love Aveeno Baby Lotion and Aveeno Bath Oil. I put the lotion on my son while he's wet when he gets out of the bath. You can also do Aveeno Oatmeal bath.

Hope this helps.

Good Morning M. ~ my son also has very dry skin and so far what's worked for me is Aveeno (recommended by his Pediatrician). I put it on every chance I get and so far it's worked really well. My doctor has also said that lotions don't provide enough moisture and that it's better to use cream instead of lotion. Johnson's actually has a cream (in a tube) and that also works - you can see the difference because it is much thicker than the lotion. I love the smell of Johnson's creams/lotions but Aveeno for me is working better ~ hope this helps, Val~

Johnson and JOhnson did not work at all! I used Aveeno Baby Lotion and it was great!

I tried all the ones you mentioned as well and the best one that worked for my daughter was Gentle Naturals Baby Exzema Cream. My daughter had exzema as a baby and this is what I used, adn it was great. She's 2.5 now and I still used it just because she looooves it so much. She asks for it herself everynight after her bath. I usually get mine from Walgreens or Target.

http://gentlenaturals.com/
http://gentlenaturals.com/products/eczema_cream.cfm
http://www.drugstore.com/search/search_results.asp?N=0&am...

Very Important!
Use a non-toxic baby shampoo and baby wash. Johnson & Johnson are very toxic. Their baby shampoo is listed as one of the most toxic cancer causing products in the american household! Use it on my baby? No way.
Go with a company like Melaleuca, the Wellness Company, whose goal is to product non-toxic products. The have great baby wash and baby shampoo. You will eliminate your babies dry scalp. Renew Lotion by Melaleuca is a must in baby care. www.Melaleuca.com

Ck out this article:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/cancer-causing-chemicals...

Burt bee's buttermilk lotion. Warm it in your hands and apply numerous times a day. It is not petrolium based like many others.
Only bath when neccesary. Bathing drys the skin out more.
Add olive oil to pasta or rice.
Before bed apply an oil, I prefer burt bees or alba. Check the baby isle in whole foods.
Dry skin never really goes away, it just is, just keep trying as many methods, till you find a few that give your baby relief.
Good luck.

hi M., try cetaphil lotion. It isn't specifically for babies skin,but it is for sensitive skin and it is SO moisturizing. I use it when my skin is super dry or when I have a sunburn. I have also used it on my 8 week olds face. A small amount goes a long way!

I have found that any of the organic lotions work best. They are more expensive, but they have less chemicals in them, and that is the stuff that I find drys out the skin. Both my kids have dry skin, like me, and I cannot use any of the cheaper products. If there is any type of glycerin product in the lotion, it won't lubricate the skin but it actually keeps the moisture out. All the drug stores these days have organic brands of baby products.

Our dermatologist told us to use a cream tub lotion instead of a pump lotion. Cetaphil in the Tub works great especially since my boys have ezcema.

Hi M.,

Please check out the babyface products from San Diego Natural Soap Company. They're all natural, organic, vegan and they work wonderfully! Plus, they smell fantastic. The website is www.SanDiegoSoap.com.

Best of luck,
L., author of What Haven't They Told Me? Practical Tips for Surviving and Thriving During Baby's First Year
www.OffRampPublishing.com

What worked for my baby was Eucerin, that her pediatrician suggested.
Good luck,
S. G.

I second the Aveeno body wash and moisturizer. Also, after bathing, I would pat my son dry (leaving some water on his body) and then slather on the lotion. This seemed to trap some water on his skin. Good Luck.

I've used Aveeno, California Baby, and there is something called "Udder Cream" which you can find on amazon.com, and just put in the search word "udder cream."

Yes, udder cream was something originally used on the teets of cows to keep it from drying & cracking due to milking etc., and then it was seen that the handlers had great soft smooth conditioned hands. Since then, it has been made into formulations for general use. It's real good.

Or, yes, baby oil doesn't really "moisturize" and doesn't absorb... try another kind of oil...like Vitamin E oil (but it can sometimes be a little sticky..) , or even Almond Oil if I remember correctly, absorbs nicely. I've used it before, and I would recommend this as far as "oils" goes. Here is a link about almond oil for skin:
http://www.beauty-cosmetic-guide.com/Use-Almond-Oil-for-A...

Oh and I've also just used "A & D" diaper cream on my kids skin and mine, and it helped.

Also, since the weather is cold... it is also an option to "not" bathe him EVERY day....because it dries the skin out. In between "baths" you can just sponge bath him... and also, if washing the hair everyday, this can also really dry out the hair. Our Pediatrician said as a baby, you don't REALLY have to bathe bathe them every single day... depending. Because their skin is prone to dryness.

Good luck,
Susan

Cetaphyl!!!

You can get it at a better price at Costco.

Healthy bodies should be self moisturizing. How is his diet? Does he get healthy oils and are you staying away from processed foods?

I recomend olive oil in the bath. That way when you dry him off, he is not greasy. If you put it on when he is dry, it will be greasy. Make sure it is extra virgin.

Let me know if I can help further.

God Bless!

J.

Hi M., I am going to do you a favor and save you a ton of time and money of trying to find what would really work for your child. I know you have recieved tons of responses, but my recommendation would be Arbonne ABC line for baby's (and adults use it too). Hands down the best product out there. Arbonne's products are water based. As we all know water is absorbing as well as natural oils. The products you are using have ingredients i.e., mineral oil or petrolatum, which is derived from crude oil/petroleum. That will not absorb into your childs skin. I would be happy to send you a bottle of the baby oil and lotion if you like? If it doesn't work after 30 days and you used the entire product I will give you your money back. That is how confident I am that this product will soothe your baby's skin. I am not trying to sell you anything, but peace of mind. This is a mother of two and another on the way. ;o)

Hello! My son has allergies and asthma and often has break outs on his skin. His skin is really dry and patchy during the winter. I use Aveeno Creamy body wash and Aveeno Soothing Relief Moisture Cream and it usually will clear up witin 2 days.This was recommended by his asthma/allery specialist. I have found both of these items in the baby section at Walmart. I hope your little man's skin clears up soon.

My son has dry skin and Aveeno or Eucerin works great. I tried the Johnson's baby lotions and had to keep reapplying it. Because of their dry skin, limit the amount of soap and shampoo you use. Hope that helps you out. Congratulations on your bundle of joy.

I use Cetaphil on my daughter - she has eczema and it has worked the best for us. We also use Eucerin too.

Two of my kids have had dry patches and I started using Aquaphor after bath time. It worked so good that they no longer have patches and I started using it on myself. I love it! You can buy a large tub of it from Costco (behind the pharmacy counter) and it was fairly inexpensive and has lasted a long time. Good Luck

My daughter has incredibly dry skin an excema. I recently rediscovered almond oil. I had purchased this as a natural massage oil when she was a newborn. After her bath, I pat it on and it sinks in, isn't too oily. Then I follow up with Mustela lotion. It has worked wonders for us. I purchased the almond oil at the health food store in the skin care department. Good luck!

Aveeno has worked wonderfully for my kids. They both have fairly sensitive skin and are prone to eczema in winter. They have formulas specifically for babies. Their bath products are very moisturizing as well. good luck!

I recommend Love Me Baby Me. It's organic and works great on excema. It's a little pricy, but its very concentrated so a little goes a long way. It was developed by a mom who needed help with her kids skin issues and didn't trust anything on the market. Check it out at http://www.lovemebabyme.com/. All of the products recommended by doctors contain petroleum and are not healthy for anyone, especially babies. In fact, baby oil is one of the worst things you can use on a baby. It's only good for removing cradle cap and removing diaper cream during really severe diaper rash. Hope that helps.

use olive oil on his damp skin after his bath. put a small amt abt 2 tsp at a time in your hands, rub together to warm up and rub it on him. this should help, and will still allow the skin to breathe unlike the baby oil which is mineral oil. when you wash him try to find someone that makes handmade goatsmilk, or castille soap, this will also be gentler on his skin than anything you will buy at the store.
hth.

I've had good luck with this product:

http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Produc...

Also, you might want to give him some water to drink to hydrate him from the inside.

Aveeno products - not just lotion but bath products - worked REALLY well for my very dry, scaly baby boy. :)

Melaleuca www.melaleuca.com has a great lotion as well called Renew ... Not oily/ petroluem like aquaphor, Light enough you can rub it around without it taking forever, not so concentrated you use a 1/2 bottle each use... but very hydrating, and the effects last. My son has dry skin as well and have tried many products... I love this. I also have horses...work outside with my hands alot in the cold/ hot/ wind and this has worked great for me as well. Cindy

i think it's called natural gentle. they have it at target. it's labeled for excema, but i think it really works the best. there's also johnson's baby oil body wash for the bath.

My son had very dry skin as a baby and the doctor recommended Cetaphil lotion which has worked well for us. We also used the lotion in a jar. It seems pretty thick and rich but it is for sensitive skin.

Dearest M.,
My daughters both have dry skin, as do I. One of them has Eczema. Their pediatrician actually recommended to bathe them with Aveeno Body Wash and use Aveeno Moisturizer. It works very well and keeps their skin from breaking out.

Good Luck,
E.M.

Hi M. -

I have really dry skin and I've used this on my boys- it's called Vanicream. You can order it through CVS Pharmacy. It costs a little more but it's worth it. It comes in a tub with a pump that should help you cover the entire body. Good luck - A.

Try Eucerin in the tub. Its really thick and takes a little while to rub in but its what the derm recommended for us. Good Luck!

If he is really dry in certain areas (for my son his cheeks have been red due to the weather) I have used A&D cream - it really works but it makes the baby smell a little.
My son's skin is a little sensitive to certain creams (like sunscreen) but the Mary Kay lotion also works great! I use the face timewise that I use on my son's face too.

Try using a very gentle and natural cleanser like california baby or burt's bees baby wash. You also might consider bathing him less often so as to allow his natural oils to stay on his skin. something as simple as olive oil or vitamin E oil might do wonders and they're probably already in your house. Best of luck!

Eucerin Calming Cream works great! That was the only thing that worked for my daughter when she was a baby and had eczema.

Hi, I have had great luck with Johnson's soothing naturals. Also if you find their little face is getting dry, try Aquaphor, it is like a gel almost, and my daughter had slight excema and it worked wonders!

Good Luck,
S. D

M.,

My son has eczema so moisturizer is very important to us. I use Aquaphor quite a bit. I get it in tubs at Walmart - which is way cheaper than the tubes. It is pricey so I generally use it on the worst areas (on him, his cheeks normally). Our allergist recommneded Aquaphor, Eucerin Cream or Cetaphil Cream. She said lotions do nothing because they are 75% water and they just evaporate. Oils actually make the skin drier, not moister. You can find the "Equate" version of both Eucerin and Cetaphil creams at Walmart and they are considerably cheaper. Both work great. Regular vaseline (i.e. petroleum jelly) also works fine (but is greasy and a pain to work with) as long as you make sure you get an unscented one. The fragrances drive my son's skin nuts so all of my recommendations are unscented.

When my son's eczema gets out of control, I soak him in a lukewarm bath for at least 15 minutes (until his skin wrinkles) and mix colloidal oatmeal inot the water. when he gets out of the tub, I use one of the heavier moisturizers on him (I usually use aguaphor when it is really bad). Our allergist recommended the soaking in the tub, and that is contrary to most of the advice I've gotten for eczema - most folks bathe their kids infrequently and keep baths short if they are dealing with eczema. But I tried it and letting him soak until his skin soaks up as much water as it will and then moisturizing him really does work.

:-)T.

My son had severe dry skin in the winter when he was a baby. Also, because of his sensitive skin, my pediatrician recommended Lubriderm for sensitive skin. I've been using it ever since with satisfaction.

I LOVE the Arbonne ABC line for babies. My oldest had eczema and lots of dry spots. We used their body oil after bath, followed by the lotion after baths. Now, in the drier seasons, I will put a few drops of the oil in the bath and then follow with the lotion after bath.

One thing to look at is if the lotion or oil has mineral oil as an ingredient. The oil will not absorb into the skin, but rather just sit on the surface. The ABC body oil absorbs into the skin and actually moisturizes more than the surface.

This line is the reason I signed up with Arbonne. You can see more on my website www.danatrevino.myarboone.com and if you are interested I have samples you can try.

My daughter has very dry skin and I have psoriasis. We use Renew body lotion, from Melaleuca, it is all natural, so I know it wont harm her and she is less likely to have an allergic reaction.

Hi M.,

My dermatologist recommends using Cetaphil cleanser and lotion. They are both very mild and good for baby as well as adlut skin. You can buy it at any drugstore.

Good Luck,
M.

Eucerin has been an awesome solution for my son. It's super thick so a little goes a long way. Just work it in your hands a little before applying. Works great right after a bath.

My son's skin was horrible - very dry, red, getting a bit swollen in patches....my peditrician recommended Cetaphil, and within 24 hours there was a noticeable improvement! I love the stuff and even have improvement in my dry hands from using it. We apply it now a couple times a day and his skin is back to its usual "baby-soft" skin. That stuff is amazing!!!

cetaphil lotion in the tub

I'm a bit late to respond but I didn't see CeraVe mentioned. We've been using Aquaphor, Cetaphil and Eucerin and our dermatologist recommended this one instead. It's expensive so we don't use it that often or only in especially dry areas but really great. Cetaphil can eb found at Costco. Also, we're careful about the soaps we use (wash hair at the end of the bath, only use a mild cleanser on days that we don't wash hair). Cetaphil makes a gentle, non-soap cleanser that we like (also at Costco).

could he have eczema??? I like Aveeno baby calming lotions.

Hi M.,

What works for my two girls is straight Vaseline at night, after a bath while skin is still damp and moist. We also use Aveeno baby wash for their bath time. In the mornings, I slather them with Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream. We use Vaseline and Cetaphil Cream on their faces too.

Hope this helps and good luck!

R.

Borage Dry Skin Therapy, Children's Formula (found at ShiKai.com). The BEST stuff on the market. Cured my son't eczema and works fabulous for dry skin. They also have an adult formula.

our pediatrician recommended eucerin with the teal cap. it works really well on my son's dry, sensitive skin. it's very very rich.

My 13 month old son had eczema early on and, after a lot of experimentation with creams, ointments and lotions, the best thing (and most economical) for us is Vaseline. I buy several big jars from Costco ($3.15 ea) and slather his body after baths and in the morning. Also, apply to his face after meals and cleaning off his face and hands. So, I have jars of Vaseline all over the house.

The only product that has worked for us is Burt's Bees Apricot baby Oil. You can use it directly on the skin and add it to your baby's bath water.

Aveeno for excema worked wonders on my daughters skin! She didn't have excema but I decided that I would try it on the off chance that it would. She had extremely dry cheeks due to runny noes and would wipe her face across her checks while at the daycare. So, they became really red and chapped. So, when I got this stuff I put it on at night the first time and in the morning she was back to normal. I then put some on in the morning and just kept that up. It was a miracle!!! Sometimes I would forget putting it on in the morning so I did the nightime routine and it clears up. Awesome stuff!