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Aquaphor, Eczema and Bum Genius Diapers
Asked by A.H. from Grand Junction
on February 1, 2010
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My son has severe eczema on his entire body and sometimes we are applying Aquaphor 3 times (or more) a day. I was told by Bum Genius reps that this cream would affect...
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- I don't know anything about cloth diapers but my daughter has eczema and we use vanicream instead of aquaphor. It isn't patroleum based so it may not effect your diape...
- Why don't you give your son probiotics to get to the root of the eczema problem? Good bacteria in the gut prevents and cures so many things, including eczema. I have t...
- A., The reason Aquaphor works for your son is because it is a moisturizer with Petroleum-based Petrolatum. As such, it repels water and other liquids. When you put ...
Need Help with Baby Eczema- Does Hypoallegenic Formula Help?
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2009
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My 4 month old son has eczema all over his arms, legs and cheeks He's got these big red splotches all over and doesn't seem to be going away. The doctor said to try h...
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- Cetaphil lotion is the only thing that helped my daughter. And it helped a lot. I love it for me too.
- My 5-month old has a sililar issue. I used cetaphil and it 90% went away.
- My son who has eczema also turned out to have food allergies, so it may be worth asking your doctor to do the blood test, at least. We found that Goodstart worked best...
Suggestions for Organic And/or Gentle Baby Cleansers & Lotions
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on May 28, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions and experiences with product lines that feature chemical free, all natural baby wash and lotions. Now that the war...
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- Hi: We use Ecover laundry detergent and cleaning products. A wonderful company and gentle products to babies and the environment. Also, California Baby is a line I re...
- I love California Baby products, you can buy them in bulk straight from the company. All natural, chemical free and smell great. The only thing I don't like about th...
- I use a shampoo made by Modern Organic Products. It's a formula especially for infants and toddlers called pear shampoo. I use it all over on body and hair and it wo...
Awful Diaper Rash...Help!!!!
Asked by L.K. from Hickory
on October 14, 2006
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My 3 month old has had an awful diaper rash for about a week now. We usually use cloth diapers, but he has been in disposables for a week. I have been using Aquaphor...
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- I didn't notice the name, but whoever said about using generic diapers is right. Most name brand diapers are made with latex while the off brand ones are latex free. I...
- Desitin...That was the best thing I found, and trying to let them get some air as much as possible, I know being only 3 months it might be a bit of a mess but it helps.
- This will sound funny but it works. Get Beadrauxs butt paste. Most Doctor's offices use it and it cleared ours up almost over night. It doesn't smell very good but ...
Rash Around Mouth That Looks like Impetigo but Isn't
Asked by T.P. from Denver
on April 27, 2008
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My 11 month old daughter has had a rash around her mouth that has spread to under her nose. It initially looked like Impetigo and her ped put her a topical antiobiotic...
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- Hi T.! My 8 mos old son had a pimply rash for a while too - it was patchy red in places with little bumps, some of them white. It looked a little like eczema and a l...
- Hi T., Coconut oil works well on skin issues. K. Loidolt Author, Shopper's Guide to Healthy Living
- Hi T., My youngest had horrible skin problems and eventually got eczema really bad. It started on his face then ended up in several places on his body. I tried everyt...
Dry Baby Skin
Asked by R.S. from Phoenix
on April 10, 2008
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I recently switched to an organic baby wash and lotion after reading about all of the harmful ingredients in most baby care products. My son still seems to have dry sk...
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- hello there I have used cetiphil for my self and my son! he is 7 years old now! we both still have the dry skin and have to use it every day but its not out of contro...
- Try Aquaphor - it is the only thing that saves our dry skin during the summer months here in AZ. It is in grocery stores, Target, etc.
- Aquaphor!!!!! It is awesome (but not organic)
Eczema Issues
Asked by A.A. from Minneapolis
on July 4, 2008
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My 2 year old gets eczema on his legs and recently, since he's been wearing sandals it's really bad by his ankles. His pediatrician thought maybe he was having a react...
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- Have you tried Hyrdacortizone or a similar topical steroid treatment? It's the only thing that works for my little guy.
- I don't have a suggestion for shoes, but I myself have eczema. The only thing I've found that actually prevents outbreaks is Lubriderm Nourishing Oat Formula lotion. ...
- Alecia, Has your pediatrician suggested that their might be food allergies? Our daughter who is now 21 struggles still with eczema and many times it is related to fo...
Looking for a Shampoo for My Toddler with Ezcema
Asked by G.V. from Buffalo
on August 21, 2008
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My 24 month old daughter was diagnosed with ezcema about 9 months ago. She gets a rash on her face, which doesn't itch her at all. Her rear end and head itch her pre...
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- Hi, I thnk you should not put drugs on her skin - hydrocortisone. There's a reason why she's getting eczema, and I truly think it's a food she's eating. My son had ...
- hello, the absolute best!!!! is "mustela stelatopia for dry and eczema-prone skin" it is $13, which is pricey, on other hand i am now at the end of second bottle and ...
- I do daycare and one of the kids I watch was covered with ezcema from head to toe. The parents used to slather him with Hydrocortisone 2x a day. Then someone tipped ...
Baby Acne?????
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on February 24, 2007
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My son is almost 5 months old and started on Stage 1 fruits about 3 weeks ago. We started with pears, then peaches, bananas, applesauce and now we're onto sweet potat...
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- My son had that problem when he was about that age, except it was more closer after birth. I learned from another mom if you put baby lotion on his face after you wipe...
- Are you using jarred baby food or real whole foods? There could be an additive or preservative in the jarred food that is causing a reaction. Dr. William Sears (www.as...
- Hi K., I would say to slow the pace of introducing new tastes. A couple of weeks on one is fine. Kids can handle spicy tastes, too, just not a bunch of different ne...
Eczema
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on July 13, 2008
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Our 4 month old boy has horrible eczema all over his neck, chest, torso, arms and now it's moving to his face. We've been using Aquaphor and nothing else. We've also...
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- they have eczema baby wash and lotion... my son has the same problem and we use aveeno baby wash and lotion. it seems to work for him. good luck
- Go to Melaleuca.com, they have this lotion called Renew that is supposed to just about cure Eczema. I know several of my friends who have used it on their kids and ha...
- if you are bathing him everyday stop and do it everyother day (unless he needs it) also try the gentle naturals eczema baby wash and cream. i use the aquafore on my da...
