https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 06:23:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122902 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:47:13 +0000 Rubies 122902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has eczema and in the winter it gets REALLY bad so we put about 10 drops of baby oil in her bath water (as per doctor's recommendation). When she comes out of the bath, her skin has oil on it and we rub it in before putting her pjs on. No stains as far as I could tell. We also use the baby powder every now and then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122856 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:23:20 +0000 Andrea 122856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The nurses at the hospital told us not to use powder because it is not good if the baby inhales it. But I used baby oil on my LO's scalp every day for over a year since it used to be very dry. I never seemed to stain anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122763 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:45:44 +0000 skibobrown 122763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We haven't used the powder, but we use baby oil on her skin b/c it's pretty dry. Mostly I just use the oil on her feet and hands, but sometimes on her body too. I haven't noticed any staining. I think we let it soak in pretty well before we re-dress her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122759 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:22:11 +0000 cvbee 122759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend of mine says she uses baby oil and baby soap (i think?) with water to make her homemade cloth wipe solution. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122737 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:35:58 +0000 Boogs 122737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used either, so don't know of the oil stains close. Maybe you can do a test on an old onesie or something? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122700 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:09:11 +0000 heffalump 122700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used either. I've heard baby oil is good for cradle cap, but we used a special shampoo instead.</p> <p>I also was gifted those things and used them as the structure for diaper cakes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122683 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:00:30 +0000 pelikila 122683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only used the baby oil for cradle cap so it wasn't near my son's clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122682 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:59:40 +0000 mediagirl 122682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm...good question. I'd be careful with it. Maybe test it on a rag or something you don't need anymore to see? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122669 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:51:34 +0000 chopsuey 122669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never used the oil. I remember using the oil when I was little (5-6 years old) though! :) Couldn't tell you if it stained my clothes.. I'm guessing it didn't though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122663 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:50:09 +0000 sorrycharlie 122663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use powder but have the same questions about the baby oil! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder-baby-oil#post-122659 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:49:14 +0000 autumnlove 122659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I received a Johnson &amp; Johnson bath set at my shower. I still haven't opened the baby powder or oil.<br /> I want to use the oil but I'm afraid it will stain her clothes.</p> <p>Do you use baby powder or oil on your baby? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-98403 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:36:57 +0000 teaberry 98403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine didn't have cradle cap, but did have extremely dry and bumpy skin from time to time. We resorted to hydrocortisone a couple of times I think, but in between used Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Cream (oatmeal), and it smoothed out the less severe rough patches like a charm -- usually overnight. Hope your little one's skin clears up soon! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-98363 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:10:23 +0000 HabesBabe 98363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read that coconut oil works for cradle cap... good luck! Poor little guy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-98316 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:34:07 +0000 brownie 98316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One thing I read which was true for my son, is that those are often related to a dairy allergy. He had horrible craddle cap. We did try the olive oil on the craddle cap. We put the olive oil on and let it sit and then we washed it with baby shampoo. Then we used the brush and comb and roughly washed it off. He had some flakey skin like that between his eyes above his nose as well. We put baby oil on it and just used a washcloth to get it off.</p> <p>I highly recommend going off of dairy for 2 weeks and see if there is an improvement. We ultimately went off dairy and soy and he has a bowel movement every day instead of once every 2 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-98150 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:10:05 +0000 mrs. wagon 98150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't speak to cradle cap and baby acne (sorry, sounds so sad!) I read somewhere that olive oil helped someone's cradle cap. </p> <p>RJ has the opposite issue from constipation but he did have a few times when he didn't poop for days, which was really concerning since he regularly pooped between EVERY feeding. We'd take his temp rectally (or just stick the thermometer in there! with vaseline of course) and sometimes that did the trick of loosening things up! But he was the same-- he'd pass gas all the time but no poop. It happens a lot, even with babies as regular as RJ, so don't worry unless the pedi tells you to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-98144 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:04:16 +0000 banana 98144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@clementine: Oh so sorry! I just saw that you replied to my post. I started using the hydrocortisone at around that age, 1 month. And the pediatrician said it was totally fine. Just be sure to not apply it more than 3 times a day/3 days in a row. Actually we just applied some last night on my LO (2 years old now) because he was eczema and had some rashes on the back of his knees. This morning, looked like it almost cleared up! That stuff works really well for us.</p> <p>Have you decided to try it out yet? How's his acne and cradle cap doing? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-96719 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:13:11 +0000 cvbee 96719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>for the skin and cradle cap how about breastmilk applied frequently to skin? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-96714 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:55:55 +0000 Clementine 96714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: Do you think I can use it on a 1 month year old the hydrocortisone cream? it's getting really bad esp on his face and neck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-96675 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:03:09 +0000 banana 96675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@clementine: Totally sounds like my LO when he was the same age. My heart broke for him because he looked soooo uncomfortable. </p> <p>For cradle cap, we used medela cradle cap shampoo and it helped a lot but didn't get rid of it completely. It eventually just resolved on its own. </p> <p>The baby acne was really tough because he was so itchy. I just lubed it ALL the time. And when it was bad, I used 1% hydrocortisone cream for 3 days in a row. I think you can only use it for 3 days in a row and then stop for a week (might want to double check with the ped). But the hydrocortisne helped SO much (definitely made the biggest impact for us). I think we went 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off and in between, we just lubed him up with aquaphor. The baby acne took a while to go away for us. The cradle resolved much quicker than the acne.</p> <p>Ugh. I hate when babies get constipation. I think LO went 7 days once without one poop. And when he finally did, it came out black because the ped said it was just really old. :( We did the pinky in the hole thing and that worked really well. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-96659 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:38:10 +0000 amy 96659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use california baby calendula cream. I will have to say baby oit did nothing for my son's cradle cap but this did work, <a href="http://www.mustelausa.com/content/stelaker-cradle-cap" rel="nofollow">http://www.mustelausa.com/content/stelaker-cradle-cap</a> however I didn't use it till he was 3 months and just on his head. I still use their cradle cap shampoo from time to time when I notice it coming back and he's turning 2 in 2 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-96641 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:25:36 +0000 Clementine 96641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, Rubies. He's breastfed but we also supplement at least 2 feedings with formula. It must be the formula. I also think the constipation or gas may be from what I'm eating since I've been feeling gassy. I'm trying to eliminate things from my diet to try to figure it out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-96586 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:55:42 +0000 Rubies 96586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is baby breastfed? I heard that if a baby is exclusively breastfed (even bottle fed?), it's impossible to be constipated (not that I wouldn't believe you...)...Poor little guy! In terms of lubrication, I used the ones you already mentioned... :( For a month-old baby, not going poop for 4 days sounds stressful! I hope he give you a giant blow-out soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-to-treat-bad-case-of-infant-baby-acne-and-cradle-crap-as-well-as-constipation#post-96571 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:40:27 +0000 Clementine 96571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My poor LO (1 month) has a horrible case of baby acne plus cradle crap all over his face, scalp, neck, etc. He's red, scaly, and dry all over. I called my Ped and he said it's prob a combination of all those dermatitis combined into one. He said not to be too alarmed but to keep him well lubricated. We've tried the following products: Cetaphil moisturizer, Kiehl's baby, Vaseline, baby oil. </p> <p>He looks so uncomfortable and so pitful. There's not a spot on his face that isn't red, bumpy, and raw looking.</p> <p>Any product recommendations that you swear by and how long did your LO have this?</p> <p>Also he hasn't had a bowel movement for 4 days, my Ped said if he doesn't have one by tomorrow to give him a call. He's been passing gas like crazy, but no poop. Any advice for constipation?</p> <p>Sigh :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap-remedies#post-44873 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:24:41 +0000 yin 44873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used Aquaphor for my son's cradle cap, but I recommend trying other remedies first. I didn't like the greasy feeling/look of it, and I felt like it took a long time for it to go away. Of course I also put Aquaphor on his face and body too. He was a very shiny looking baby. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap-remedies#post-44811 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:40:32 +0000 DisneyBee 44811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son had horrible cradle cap when he was 2 months old, and Mustela Shampoo for Cradle Cap worked great. It removed it all in a few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap-remedies#post-44809 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:09:56 +0000 cupcakemama 44809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used this stuff called Moo Goo. It's fantastic, got rid of the cradle cap. It's Australian but I am sure there would be US suppliers online. It also makes a really good hand cream and they have Udder cream (!) for sore nipples that is apparently awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap-remedies#post-44781 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:22:16 +0000 Katm558 44781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone, I'm going to start trying the olive oil remedy. I've already tried using baby oil, but it hasn't changed anything, so maybe because the olive oil is thicker it's more emollient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap-remedies#post-44772 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:02:17 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 44772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our pedi told us to use a small amount of Head &amp; Shoulders, which did work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap-remedies#post-44755 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:06:56 +0000 cyndistar3 44755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used baby oil gel and a soft bristled brush and just brushed it on out :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cradle-cap-remedies#post-44739 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:21:47 +0000 brownie 44739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BoogieBea: Ours was good after once and then I found it again. I was reading that it can be related to food allergies as well. </p>