When can i start using baby lotion on my baby's skin?

Question

she is almost 4 weeks and the hospital said not to put any lotion on for a little while so she could finish peeling. when is it safe to use the johnson and johnson baby lotion? which ones have you used?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I honestly don't know why they say that because I listened to them and took her home and she got so dry that she started bleeding in certain spots so i put lotion on her and she was fine...I dont understand it.

Answer 3

I've never heard that - I put lotion on both my little ones right after their first bath and from then on ...... I liked J & J for that 'baby' smell.  

Answer 4

I do not suggest johnson and johnson, it isn't very moisturizing.  My pediatrician actually said do not use it.  She recommended Aquaphor by Eucerine.  It is really moisturizing.  We use that after baths and also use Burt's Bees baby lotion.  It is okay now to use at four weeks (and sooner).

Answer 5

I think it is safe for you to already use the baby lotion on her. Afterall, baby lotion is made for babies but I would use the type that's hypoallergenic (no perfumes) just to be safe so her skin doesn't get irritated. The J&J in the white bottle is the one I'm referring to.

Congrats!

Answer 6

I have 4 kids and they never told me anything like that, my youngest is 5 months old and i have been using it on him since we returned fro the hospital. Unless there is a skin condition i say go 4 it.

Answer 7

I wont use Baby lotion as it dries out the skin  - for my lil one I used Olive Oil and the hospital advised another mumon my ward to use this after 2 days. Its great for their skin!

Never heard about hospitalstelling peeps not to use J&J

Answer 8

I was taught in the hospital to put the lotion on my daughter after her baths, from the very beginning.

Answer 9

I had to use lotion on my baby very soon- as she had very dry, sensitive skin.  Although the fragrance lotions smell great, they could irritate your baby's skin.  I used Eucerin in the beginning and that seemed to help her out.  But, you don't need any lotion on a baby, unless you are noticing areas that need it.