HELP!! We Think Our Son Has a Sensitivity to Baby Soap

My son has very sensitive skin, and we swear by Bert's Bees products.

Hi, I found this website helpful when looking for toxic free products for my girls that have skin issues. It is a data base created by Environmental Working Group

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?maincat=babycare

Also, I have the best luck with products that have just a few ingredients so as to alleviate a chance for problem. Mostly you can get these products from small companies who make small batches. The smaller companies may not be listed on the site above but you can use that database to search specific ingredients. Once you start getting familiar with what is in certain products you will know when you find something good. Sometimes it is trial and error. (personal experience.. just look in my closet full of bottles.)

Johnson and Johnson products typically are bad for children with skin issues. They have many toxins in them. I love the way they make a baby smell but.. they never worked for my girls either.

Good luck. I know first hand how it is.. hang in there mama.

S.

I would try either California Baby or Dr Bronner's Castile Baby Soap (his products ROCK, and are reasonably priced).

California Baby brand has some great soaps that have very little in them for kids to be allergic to. You can get the brand at Target, Whole Foods, Babies R Us (I think), and some other places. It does not get very sudsy is my only complaint. It does the job, though.

We use Koala Pals body wash & shampoo on our boys. They all 3 have very sensitive skin & it works very well for them!

D.

I would suggest using a line of products called California Baby. It's all natural and hypoallergenic. They sell limited products at Target, but have more of a selection at Whole Foods, Central Market, etc. They also have a website www.californiababy.com

They have a body/hair shampoo for babies with sensitive skin -free of fragrance or scent-masking agents, hypoallergenic that does not contain any nut oils, gluten, soy, oat, dairy or alcohol. I was introduced to their Calendula cream for my son's eczema and it worked far better than anyting else I tried.

I use all of their products on my 7 month old son. He has sensitive skin like his Mommy and we have no problems. It's definitely worth giving it a try. Hope this helps.
K.

I don't know about the soap but use some OTC hydrocortisone cream or ointment to help with the rach and to take away the itch until you find a new soap. I think it is the j & j soap. I would find something else from some of the other suggestions. I know that I can't use alot of things on my middle son because of skin issues. We use Melaleuca products. They are great. He gets a rash if I use anything else but their laundry soap. Sometimes I can get away with Purex, but not for long. We are allergic to tide, gain etc. So we use quit a bit of Melaleuca products in our house. I buy them but am not a rep. But can put you in touch with someone who is if you are interested. Just give me an email and I will point you in the right direction. Some benadryl or claritin might work to help the rash get healed and take away some of the itch also.
Good luck,

Has he always had this problem or is this new? When it gets warmer outside, my husband has reactions like that sometimes after a shower and it's usually because his skin is super dry and just needs lotion. Once the lotion is on, he's okay. He has sensitive skin, so we use is fragrance-free everything - detergent, fabric softener, etc.

I have two of my three children who have extremely sensitive skin and we use Dove Sensitive Skin soap and that seems to help them both. If we do have any "itchies" or burning, we have a prescription cream that we use. Also, we can ONLY use ALL Free & Clear Laundry Soap and only one particular Downy fabric softner. One last thing, sometimes the heat of the water and the longevity of the stay in the water can cause itching...just a thought. HTH

We use the liquid dove for sensitive skin.

It could be hives which could be from anything in the tub or in the bathroom that he breaths or even from something on your hands, or, irritated skin from eczema and you would also need to use a unscented cream after the bath, or just irritated skin, depending on what it actually looks like. You can call your nurse and ask advice too.

...what are you bathing him in? Could it be something you are cleaning the tub with and it just needs an extra rinsing or two or to switch? What are you using on his washcloths and towels if you aren't arleady using all free and clear or another unscented soap, no dryer sheets and what could be on your hands? Is it a washcloth with something printed on it or even a bath toy?

It wouldn't hurt anything to just bath him in plain water to see if it is something other than the soap. Then start narrowing it down, and make a list if it helps to remember since it is off and on, and find the common denominator. I hope these ideas help and he gets relief and better.
Good Luck

Eucerin makes Aquaphor - which is great for diaper rash, etc..but they also make a soap free cleaner iwth the same name!

My son had severe eczema and we stopped using all soaps. We use skin cleansers. Cetaphil makes one that you can use with or without water. It's expensive but you can find a store brand for much cheaper that work as just as well. He might need rice or soy milk products too.

We had the same problem and our doctor suggested we use Cetaphil lotion and body wash. I actually use the Walmart brand Equate and it helped my son alot. Hope this helps!

K.,
I just told another momma about Arbonne--natural swiss care. It is a little expensive but my whole family uses and loves it. They have baby care as well that is known for not causing rashes etc. It is very gentle. Go to Arbonne.com and look under the baby section. They have baby lotion, body wash, and sunscreen. It's so worth it! It's all I use for my son. Good luck.

My daughter has the same problem... has he been diagnosed with excema? She has the triangle of excema/allergies/asthma all at 2 yrs. old. What we found that works best is bathing every other day if possible and using cetaphil which you can get over the counter. We try not to get it in her eyes though (kinda hard with a 2 yr. old) Her doctor also gave us a prescription lotion Pramosone that worked well. Hope this helps. PS she is a fair skinned red-head as well :)

Make sure to have your baby tested. I have a friend whose son is allergic to sunflower seeds and some of the natural products contain seed oil, therefore, he is reacting to even the natural soaps. If you are interested I sell Arbonne and would love to share samples with you of our baby line. I hope you find what you are looking for for that sweet baby :) M. www.m3vno.myarbonne.com

Do you know of someone who makes homemade soap? Usually one with olive oil will help as it is the most gentle of soaps. It dosen't bubble like commercial soaps but lathers nice and is gentle. Just a thought. The other S. Give me a shout if you have questions.