Dry Baby Skin

[dacora]

So DD is developing these rough dry patches on her arms and legs. There was also a really rough patch above her eyebrow, but after a few days of Aquaphor it's mostly gone. I've been lotioning her before bed every day, and only bathe her about twice a week. She's also got a lot of dry skin on her scalp. I hesitate to call it cradle cap because it's not thick and yellow, doesn't look anywhere near as bad as some of the pictures I found via Google.

I don't really want to lather her up with Aquaphor, because it's so thick and sticky. Currently I'm using the Aveeno nighttime Lavender and Vanilla lotion.

So, anyone have any suggestion for maybe a better lotion or cream I could use? Is there something else I should do to get rid of these rough patches on her limbs? Any suggestions for the dry scalp?

She has a doctor's appointment next Saturday, I'll be sure to also bring these concerns up at her appointment as well. I was just curious what some of you ladies had to say. 

[missys]

No answer from me but mine has the rough patches too on his scalp that I don't feel is cradle cap either. I can't figure out if he's scratching making the skin rough or if the rough skin is making him scratch. I tried aquaphor yesterday but would love to know if there's something better too.

[miniwheat]

My DS has really bad eczema. To soften up and clear his skin we use a combo of Cetaphil Restorative, Vaseline and a prescription cream. On his head we use baby oil.

[mrsclark731]

I've been using Josie Maran Argan oil balm on DDs dry patches. It's been working well for us. It is all natural, odorless, and doesn't leave her greasy.

[Mom2Ms]

I've used baby oil on DS scalp and Emily's Skin Soother on other rough patches....

[mle106]

Coconut oil has helped with my LO's dry scalp. I put some on at the beginning of his bath to let it soak in, then at the end I use a comb to loosen the yuck from his scalp. Shampoo once or twice helps get the oil out.

[seamonster]

I have a baby alligator that I use Johnson & Johnson's naturals baby lotion on for body and candula face cream for head. I used coconut oil on his scalp and then a brush to break up the flakes, but the face cream worked better. His face was really chapped from droop and the cream was the only thing that solved it.

[dacora]

I meant to thank you all for your advice, forgot until this morning. I'll definitely have to try the baby oil on her scalp next time we bathe her. I honestly think it bothers me more than her.

I'm blaming poor DH because I'm afraid she inherited his bad skin. The deal was she was supposed to inherit my (better, though not perfect) skin and his teeth (never needed braces, wisdom teeth came in with no need for surgery, don't think he has any cavities either lucky bastard).

[dacora]

Well, DD definitely has eczema, just overnight some patches on her arms got really red and dry. I went ahead and ordered some Cetaphil eczema lotion for my poor DD. Though it seems to be bothering me more than it bothers her...

[miniwheat]

Jun 15, 2015 11:02:47 GMT -5 dacora said:

Well, DD definitely has eczema, just overnight some patches on her arms got really red and dry. I went ahead and ordered some Cetaphil eczema lotion for my poor DD. Though it seems to be bothering me more than it bothers her...

Poor munchkin!
We have been dealing with DS moderate/severe eczema for a couple of months now. Its tough to watch them be uncomfortable but it can't be managed. I use this site a lot to read up on products that have know irritants for eczema and what products are effective for locking in moisture. Eczema Link 

They tend to grow out of it, so lets hope they both grow out of it sooner than later!

[dacora]

Jun 15, 2015 11:18:46 GMT -5 miniwheat said:

Jun 15, 2015 11:02:47 GMT -5 dacora said:

Well, DD definitely has eczema, just overnight some patches on her arms got really red and dry. I went ahead and ordered some Cetaphil eczema lotion for my poor DD. Though it seems to be bothering me more than it bothers her...

Poor munchkin!
We have been dealing with DS moderate/severe eczema for a couple of months now. Its tough to watch them be uncomfortable but it can't be managed. I use this site a lot to read up on products that have know irritants for eczema and what products are effective for locking in moisture. Eczema Link 

They tend to grow out of it, so lets hope they both grow out of it sooner than later!

Thanks for that site! I really do hope our LOs grow out of it quickly, I never had skin problems so I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.