me and my 5 month old sons skin is so dry i am always putting on lotion but it doesent help?

Question

if i buy a humidifer will that help or does anyone have any other ideas

Answer 1

A humidifier would help. Not only will it ease the dryness of his skin(and yours)but will help with breathing. It's the dry air, do to cold weather and home heating, that can cause a lot of the discomfort you describe.

Answer 2

First of all limit the amount of hot water you use in both your and your son's showers/baths. Secondly, do not over do it with the antibacterial products they are very drying. If you have tried all the lotion you want I would suggest talking to your pediatrician about your son. For you there is a great Aveeno lotion that I have been using it has a cooling sensation and is great for dry itchy skin. It has really made a difference in my skin in just a few days. Also, since it is so cold out you should limit the amount of time you are outside and always moisturize your face before you go outside. A humidifier might help but I would consult my physician on that.

Answer 3

Okay I am going through this very situation right now, My self and my 2 daughters and my husband have it pretty bad. What I did was took my daughters to the doctors and they told me this...

1. When taking a bath use cooler water then what you usually use. Also when you get done turn on the shower and wash all of the excess soap off.

2. Use regular no scented DOVE bar soap.

3. When you get done and out of the bath/shower do not dry off all of the way and really load on a lotion called CETAPHIL for dry and sensitive skin treatment. Comes in a white bottle and a green label.

I do this everynight with my self and my children and it really works. Now the lotion is kinda expensive like $10.00 for a 16 oz. bottle but it is worth it in the end.

Answer 4

i'm surprised no ones has suggested cutting back on the amount of baths. Don't bathe your son everyday, try only every other day or every third day. At 5 months the only thing on him that should really be getting that dirty is his face and that can be wiped off with a for sensitive skin baby wipe. They have moisturizers in them. The extra baths really do dry out infant skin. And try the baby oil while still wet thing. It helps lock the moisture in.

Answer 5

It may sound grosse, but when I complained about dry skin on my feet, my mother suggested petroleum jelly, such as vaseline. Unlike most moisturizers, it does not contain alcahols that exacerbate the problem (many manufacturers add the alcahols deliberately to get you to buy more moisturizer). Vaseline soaks into your skin, and has the added benefit of protecting it from dry air. (Its best to use it at night when you go to bed).

Another choice of mine is the aloe-based sun-burn lotions (90% aloe or purer) that you find with sunscreen lotions. Since this soaks in without being greasy, it can be used before you start your day.

Answer 6

Don't shower during the winter months, and just sponge bathe. Have someone wash your hair for you, and wear sweatpants under your pants. ANYTHING TO KEEP THE COLD WIND OFF YOUR SKIN. When you DO shower, only PAT your skin LIGHTLY, because towels injure your skin. I don't even towel my legs dry, I let them literally drip dry. My LEGS get it WORSE than ANYWHERE!!

I was talking to a lady a few days ago, who had a good suggestion I'VE never tried, you might try. She said to put a light coating of Baby Oil on your body while you are still wet, after a shower.

Answer 7

Aquaphor does wonders for dry skin and I know for a fact that it is okay to use on a baby. Use that to help repair your skin.

Also, be sure that you are not using any scented soaps or lotions. All scented stuff makes skin very dry.

If that doesn't help you should see a dermatologist.

Answer 8

Get some Gold Bond. My daughter and I both use it and it is a miracle lotion! It really works on extremely dry skin.

Answer 9

try using greasy lotions such as aquaphor and eucerin. A cool mist humidifier might help. For you, drink more water, it helps hydrate your skin. You can use the greasy lotions on baby too. My baby had dry skin and her ped. told me to use the greasy lotions and it helped alot.

Answer 10

It might be eczema... Which happens. Try using some mild soap - like Dove - when you bathe him, and put some Eucerin cream or Aquaphor ointment on him and see if that helps. (Aquaphor is like Vaseline, but has other ingredients added to it to heal rough skin, it can be used on chapped lips or minor burns.) If that doesn't help, ask the pediatrician for other suggestions at his next checkup.