baby dry skin any suggestions?

**ricasmommy** · 02-17-2005, 08:55 AM

my 5 month old has very dry skin on her face. its like a little rash on the sides by her ears and her forehead..ive used cetaphil lotion aveenp lotion and cortisone cream 2x a day doesnt seem to get better. poor thing i think it itches to. dr. said its a form of cradle cap? i dont know...any suggestions on what to put on it? im willing to try anything at this point...
thanks

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**newwiccan** · 02-17-2005, 08:58 AM

My daughter's cheeks are always chapped and I use Cetaphil CREAM. I like it better than the lotion. It's thicker and seems to last longer.

**keen9801** · 02-17-2005, 09:08 AM

When my son had his stem cell transplant he had really really dry skin and they gave us Aquaphor. It worked GREAT!!! Its feels a yucky mess but if you put it on your baby at night time, it will clear up within just a few days im sure.

**ChristiNate** · 02-17-2005, 09:15 AM

My doctor prescibed Elidel for my 9 month old for eczema.

**june72** · 02-17-2005, 09:49 AM

two of my boys have very dry skin. have since they were infants. i have used everything thought of. they gave them the elidel, eucrine cream and more. the best thing i have found is pure old VASELINE (sorry bout spelling) that will make it better in time and is cheap. avon has a moisture therapy hand cream for extremely dry skin which is good to but i have fought with this for 7yrs now and vaseline is the best for my boys.

**Dragonfairie** · 02-17-2005, 10:20 AM

my five month old gets it on her cheek, dr told me vaseline is the best thing to use for it and it does help - she also said not to use Johnson and Johnson's lotion or stuff because it is bad at drying the skin out - it did turn my little ones skin bright red when I tried it. dh uses aquaphor on his face and it works great for him.

**faygokraze** · 02-17-2005, 10:50 AM

my 4MO is the same way... I always use aquaphor or whatever regular baby lotion is around.

**ricasmommy** · 02-17-2005, 11:12 AM

thanks guys!! ive tried the vaseline it works but only for a while....ill have to try the aquaphor..

the baby lotion turns my dd face bright red also...come to think of it so did the cetaphil lol!! she seems to have really sensitive skin none of my other kids had sensitive skin this is all knew to me...

thanks again!!!

**tracyb** · 02-17-2005, 11:24 AM

my 2 yr old had very dry skin looks like wind burn on her butt...lol...i lather her up with vaseline and pray for better skin for her put a lilttle babyoil in the bath with her but hold on to her slick..but it makes the skin better feeling

**Jaidness** · 02-17-2005, 01:58 PM

Eucerin works really well . Cream or lotion.

**ChristiNate** · 02-17-2005, 02:05 PM

We have tried this stuff and it worked pretty good on Katelyn. You can get it at Walgreen's, Target, or CVS.

With Aloe Vera, Calendula, Jojoba & Vitamins A, D & E.

Moisturizes dry skin & soothes itching associated with eczema.

Nurtures dry skin to help it heal.

A super rich, soothing moisturizer for babies with eczema.

Gentle Naturals Eczema Cream is specially formulated to form a protective emollient layer to lock in your baby's natural moisture.

Natural Calendula and Jojoba oil soften and add extra moisture.

Aloe and Vitamins A, D and E help nurture skin and help irritated skin to heal.

Gentle Naturals also contains Lavender and Chamomile to help calm and relax your baby and is dermatologist-tested.

Effective care for your baby, with Nature's help.

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