I just don't like how her skin is kinda flaky around her ankles.
Is two weeks old enough for baby lotion?
2006-09-04 07:25:58 · 26 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I would recommend Johnson's Baby Lotion. A thin coat is all a 2 wk old needs. Don't over do it because a baby's skin needs to breathe just as all of ours does. Good Luck! If you need anything else IM me.
2006-09-04 07:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by natmys333 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would let nature take it's course. First off the flaky skin is just due to skin shedding which is natural. If you have to wait until she has had her first bath. I would also apply a natural unscented oil like a dab of castor oil. Babies skin actually has it's own moisture system which can be affected by what we put on them. Not to mention talc and baby powder cervical cancer link and asthma and other breathing problem links. I actually avoided using lotions and stuff on my son a opted for natural oils like castor oil, and when he got older olive oil and sweet almond oils.
2006-09-04 14:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by calmlikeatimebomb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations !
I started using lotion on my babies when they were 2 days old.My youngest daughter's skin was flaky all over her body when she was born. I use Johnson's baby lotion, they are made for babies . Plus you don't want your daughter's skin to be dry. If you are not comfortable using a lotion then you can use petroleum jelly.
Good luck
2006-09-04 14:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by musiccrazy006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my daughter was born, the nurses put lotion on her when she was just a few days old. So I guess as long as it's not an irritant to your baby, anytime to start would be fine.
2006-09-04 14:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put lotion on all 3 of my kids when they are able to take a bath and they are a few days old.
2006-09-04 14:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by jwilson704 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you should moisturize your baby just use a lotion made for babies. You should use lotion after every bath and when the skin is dried out.
2006-09-04 14:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by enna1977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to put lotion on babies ever, or oil, or powder. Keep the little thing clean and dry. If you use soap, very mild soap,water and a soft little cloth to clean the skin.
2006-09-04 14:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by annem k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No wait until they are at least 1 month old and only use baby lotion... their skin is way too delecate to do that yet... You can also ask you babys doctor
2006-09-04 14:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by Kacy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put lotion on both of my kids when they were days old, it is best to use a sensitive lotion though, also it doesnt have to be a brand name, you can use your supermarkets own brand which i did
2006-09-04 14:33:44 · answer #9 · answered by TRACY M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. Use baby lotion or some kind of lotion like Cetaphil that is non allergenic and doesn't have many perfumes
2006-09-04 14:32:13 · answer #10 · answered by country girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋