https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:23:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-244318 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 02:28:45 +0000 looch 244318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used cornstarch powder when we were at the beach to help manage the heat rash. Other than that, we don't really use it, even though I have a bottle at the changing station. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-244057 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:09:37 +0000 JerricaBenton 244057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cornstarch is fine. It's just talc that can be a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-244048 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:06:27 +0000 sorrycharlie 244048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hmm just checked my powder - it's J&amp;J but it's pure cornstarch. should I still return it? I'm thinking of ordering the Burt's Bees powder since we have the other products (lotion, shampoo/wash). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243184 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:28:19 +0000 Mrsbells 243184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HabesBabe: yeah I dont know what baby oil is for either lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243180 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:26:34 +0000 mediagirl 243180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HabesBabe: The only thing I know baby oil is used for is my 16 year old self trying to get the best tan ever.... :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243179 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:26:08 +0000 mediagirl 243179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remember when I was a kid, my Mom used to use it on herself all the time. Her bathroom was always covered in powder. Haha! I think she used it because it helps to dry you off faster and keeps you dry. I like putting it between the thighs to keep thigh rub to a minimum when I do use it. ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243151 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:17:48 +0000 HabesBabe 243151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I don't know what it's used for, either! Same with baby oil... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243135 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:14:21 +0000 sorrycharlie 243135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm we have a small bottle unopened. Maybe I'll exchange it...I didn't realize the potential health risks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243108 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:06:05 +0000 Mrsbells 243108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont use it. we were given the same advice at the hospital, but I honestlty wasnt planning on using it anyway because I dont know what its for. What does baby powder do for the baby's bum? does it help with rash? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243096 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:00:53 +0000 cvbee 243096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been wondering about this, as people have given us 3 mini J&amp;J regular bottles of powder and one giant lavender one. I've powdered his bum bum twice, but felt guilty both times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243033 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:28:31 +0000 Pipers Mommy 243033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a little every few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243029 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:25:12 +0000 Rubies 243029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a little every day! I think I have the cornstarch kind, though. J&amp;J lavender stuff? I love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-243026 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:23:46 +0000 JerricaBenton 243026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you look at the labels they have cornstarch versions that are still scented. Johnson and Johnson and all the other brands I think have it. I have always used powder after shaving (no razor burn!) and I always get the cornstarch kind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-242866 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:30:58 +0000 purrpletulips 242866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard that but don't like the smell of baby powder so I've never used it on DD. I did try some plain cornstarch once when she had a pretty bad diaper rash (on advice of pediatrician). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-242837 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:55:13 +0000 heffalump 242837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't. Good to know @NYCaliMama: because my LO sometimes has chub rub so I'd like to use some.</p> <p>My FIL had to call poison control when my BIL was a baby because he looked away for two seconds at the changing table and my BIL was eating the baby powder. He was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-242836 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:54:38 +0000 Andrea 242836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They told us that at the hospital so I never used powder. As you said, everyone used to use it, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-242829 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:41:39 +0000 SAHM0811 242829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read that too... so I sometimes used Burt's Bees talc-free powder with my first DD when she was a baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-242826 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:33:21 +0000 chopsuey 242826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never used it on Lo! Used to put tons on my cousins when they were babies though :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-powder#post-242824 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:28:32 +0000 mediagirl 242824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been reading that using talcom powder is now not recommended because it can irritate the baby's lungs. Question, does this mean all of us had irritated lungs as children? </p> <p>I love the smell of it and will admit to using small amounts on M's bum every once in a while. I'm not just blasting it on, though. </p> <p>Anyone else want to fess up to using powder on your lo? :-) </p>