Comments on: baby skin

By: Sally Falkow

Sally Falkow — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:57:51 +0000

Have you heard about shielding lotion? It’s a new kind of lotion on the market that is getting some pretty amazing results with eczema. It is recommended by dermatologists. Take a look at the before and after pics on their website .http://www.skinmdnatural.com. I use if on my elbows and it has cleared up the eczema.

By: DabMycleDeaste

DabMycleDeaste — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:09:43 +0000

Once he had the death of celebrities smack into her, he seamed it into place. One evening, partner after I had finished a shower, celebrity fit club 4 winner molded me to her room.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:38:15 +0000

I know this is a bit after the fact, but if the eczema pops back up, a good thing to try is chamomile essential oil in mineral (or coconut) oil. Mix one drop of chamomile oil per tablespoon of mineral or coconut oil, and apply the mix before bed. The chamomile will soothe the area, and the other oil will provide intense moisturizing. I use this stuff on everyone, from myself, to my niece, to my dog, even. It’s fabulous, and completely natural.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:59:47 +0000

My daughter had eczema from the time she was born (like both her parents!) and after trying every natural product out there, I finally caved and put Curel (which is the only thing that ever worked on either of us) on her. In two days it had almost completely cleared up. Now I put it on twice a week, after her bath and it is totally under control. A tiny bit rubbed into damp skin goes a long way. The cradle cap is WAY better too. Hope this helps someone!

By: Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:23:46 +0000

I love the Burts Bees apricot oil. My son had a horrible, flaky scalp when he was a baby & into toddlerhood. The apricot oil really helped! His older sister also had the same problem, and that was before Burts Bees was around. So I used olive oil on her head. It also worked very well, but I always wanted to toss her with pasta.

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:49:18 +0000

My little boy has dry skin issues as well. We live in the north east and it’s really cold and dry here in the winter. My Dr. recommended (as a non steriod option) using
100% Lanolin cream/ointment. I got some at our natural foods store and it’s excellent! Good luck.

By: Joann

Joann — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:22:34 +0000

My children also suffered from eczema as babies. My first born was the worst case of all of them. Our doctor also suggested the steroid creams at the time and I also had issues with using that on the baby so he suggested using Eucerin cream and not bathing her every night. The bathing dries out the skin even more. So, I would bathe her every other night and I would apply the Eucerin cream and it really helped her. They did end up growing out of the eczema as well but there is nothing you can do to make the dry skin go away. They still have dry skin to this day.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:09:12 +0000

Thanks for the apricot oil tip! We will try it! My sons both get red, dry, wind-burned cheeks after being outside for just minutes in the winter…Aquaphor has worked for us but I hear you on the petroleum thing. Thanks for sharing your tips.

By: Melissa the Mouth

Melissa the Mouth — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:18:09 +0000

Donna,

I LOVE AQUAPHOR! It is a miracle salve. It does have petroleum in it, so we’re trying to phase it out in an effort to be “gentler on the environement,” but I have huge tubs and tubes of it all over the house and figure it would be kinder to finish them than just throw them away.

By: donna

donna — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:15:23 +0000

I have a little girl from China who has HORRIBLE dry patches. The only thing we have found that works is that ultra thick Acquaphor. I don’t know if it has petroleum. I am definitely going to try some of the Burt’s Bee’s.

Donna