my 2 month old son's skin is dry..i bathe him everyday,and put aqueous cream from lloyds every now and then

Answer 1

Just what has already been said, when your baby is that old you don't usually need to bath him every day. Usually it's okay to just wipe them off with a damp rag around there chin and hands. Also cleaning after all the diaper changes and wiping of mouth and nose after feedings, most babies may only need to be bathed two or three times a week or every other day. If the dryness does continue just be sure to use baby lotion on them. Use a moisturizer that is made specifically for your baby's special needs, such as Johnson's Soothing Naturals Nourishing Lotion or Johnson's Soothing Naturals Intense Moisture Cream

Answer 2

Most of these answers say the same thing over and over again. No, he may not be dirty, but he nas a routine. I would be willing to bet if you asked how to help him sleep, or what kind of nightly routine, all these answers would include a bath. Yes, bathing can dry skin, which is why there is lotion. Even every 3 day, it still washes away oils. Just replace them right after a bath, every time. Also, try not usung soap every time. Just let him sit/lay, sponge him off, and that is good. But, keep the routine you have set in place. Just add the lotion every day. You may also try a diff. lotion. I use J&J and it works well.

Answer 3

My youngest also suffered with dry skin, but bathing him every other day is fine, and also what washing powder do you use? It can make a big difference..
I also found that using Johnsons baby bath dried my sons skin, it also used to make my hands really sore, if you are using Johnsons then try using a different make..
My doctor prescribed aqueous cream for my son and it worked wonders..
I hope this bit of info helped..

Answer 4

Bathe him every other day as bathing to frequently dries the skin, and put a handful of aqueous cream in a sock with a knot in and hold it under a hot running tap when filling the bath. You can also use the aqueous cream as a 'soap' to wash him.
This works great.
I had babies with dry skin and this was reccomended by a dermatologist friend of mine.
Good Luck.

Answer 5

It is advised to only bathe babies about 3 times a week, but my son also had dry skin when he was a baby and i tried aqueous cream and E45, both didn't work. My health visitor gave me a prescription for Oilatum Junior, the cream and the stuff you add to the bath, they work liked magic! Within 3 days they'd cleared his dry rashes, which had been there for 6 weeks! She told me I might need to try a few different brands to see what would work for him, but luckily this one did.

Answer 6

i have six boys, youngest is 4 weeks old. dont bathe him everyday about 2 or 3 days and dont use baby bath lotions just bathe him in ordinary warm water then when hes had a bath i would use baby oil. its stops the skin cracking too around the ankle parts and wrists. not all baby bath lotions are very good on very young babies.

Answer 7

My 7 week old has dry skin, but I started buying Aveeno Baby Lotion. It has helped her a lot, and I started using it on my hands which are very dry. She is bathed every night before bedtime.

Answer 8

2 month olds do not need to be bathed everyday, only on average 3 times per week.
there skin is very sensative and thats why he is dry.

Answer 9

You can bath every day just don't use harsh soaps on him. Use a mild cleanser like Cetaphyl on him. Also put baby oil into the tub for extra moisture. (Be careful they become slippery little pigs.) Rub generously with a good quality lotion EVERY time, such as Aveeno. My grandson's dermatologist even said to use Vaseline gooped all over. It seals in moisture.

Answer 10

A babies skin dries out very easily and too frequent bathing will only make it worse. It's not really necessary to bathe your baby every day. If you're having trouble with his skin I would only bathe him every two to three days and use baby lotion to moisturize. Obviously you will need to keep his bottom clean by changing diapers frequently and cleaning with wipes, etc. and give sponge baths inbetween.

Hope this helps!