https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 18:04:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-648073 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:13:16 +0000 anbanan15 648073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: Here is a link from Neocate that might help explain the different types of formuals: <a href="http://www.neocate.com/about-neocate/breastfeeding-and-formulas/amino-acid-based-formulas/" rel="nofollow">http://www.neocate.com/about-neocate/breastfeeding-and-formulas/amino-acid-based-formulas/</a>.</p> <p>Nutramigen and alimentum fall under the under the hydrolysate umbrella where the proteins are only partially broken down into smaller chains, to make them easier to digest, but some children still react. Neocate and Elecare are amino-acid based elemental formulas where the proteins are completely broken down into individual AA's which makes in theory makes them hypoallergenic (although I know some kids have trouble with the elementals). </p> <p>Elecare and Neocate do contain things like corn syrup solids and soy oil (some Neocate has fractionated coconut oil, not sure about Elecare) BUT they contain no protein, which is the part that causes the allergic response and therefore it should be tolerated. </p> <p>I'm not sure how old your DD is but if she is over 1 you could ask about EO28 Splash which is by Neocate and does not contain soy oil or corn syrup solids like the powders, but does have maltodextrin which could be from a variety of sources and also has fractionated coconut oil. This is what my LO drinks and he is allergic to coconut, corn, soy etc etc etc and has done well on it overall. </p> <p>We went with Splash because it did not contain aspartame which I was not comfortable with giving him. The elementals are very expensive so if you have to go on one try to see if your insurance will cover it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-648039 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:48:55 +0000 Andrea 648039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NerdBee: thanks! I will put it on the list to try. Glad your LO is doing better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-648018 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:31:08 +0000 NerdBee 648018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: my LO's eczema has been responding really well to curel itch defense lotion. I think it really is trial and error regarding what will work for your particular LO's skin. I've tried Aquaphor, cetaphil, Vaseline, aveeno, and even hydrocortisone, and nothing has worked as well as the curel. His skin has looks almost normal again. It has definitely lost the red inflamed look. </p> [attach=2579/13/mjtfbx.142x436.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647958 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:49:02 +0000 Andrea 647958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: yeah as Mrs. Jacks said some people are allergic to Aquaphor. I have read that before. Ok, will buy some Vaseline today! I will let you know, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647912 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:19:44 +0000 banana 647912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: Maybe also try Vaseline? our ped recommende Vaseline over aquaphor. not sure why but maybe because of the lanolin? Vaseline doesnt sting at all so it's worth a shot. I'm still dealing with eczema so let me know if something works! I'll do the same! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647911 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:18:54 +0000 Andrea 647911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: ok, thanks so much for all the info! Very helpful for when I go back to the doc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647903 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:14:49 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 647903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I haven't looked at the actual contents in a while, but I know there are two tiers of elemental. Nutramigen and alimentum are one and then the elecares and neocates are more elemental and free of allergens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647826 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:32:16 +0000 Andrea 647826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: yeah it is trial and error. I feel so bad about the coconut oil! She screamed the last time I used Aveeno so I think it was hurting her. Ugh. I just gave her a bath to clean off the coconut oil and I put the Aquaphor on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647807 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:16:51 +0000 banana 647807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: oh no! sounds like she's reacting to it. :( alot of other lotions stung my DD's face (like aveeno and ca baby) so I would try just a little bit in her face first and see how she reacts. I tried putting ca baby calendula cream on her face once and she screamed! Vaseline worked better than aquaphor for us. i think it's just trial and error. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647782 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:00:16 +0000 autumnlove 647782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: Cetaphil cream in the tub or Mustela Stelatopia Balm! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647776 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:56:09 +0000 Andrea 647776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I know, I have always been weary of Aveeno but it did work for DD1 after I finally tried it. So those other formulas do not contain soy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647764 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:51:42 +0000 Andrea 647764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SAHM0811: the doc said not to use too much of the hydrocortisone. And definitely not to use it all over. However, she has it everywhere so that is why I tried the coconut oil after seeing many bees say that it worked. :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647753 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:45:37 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 647753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I don't know why they would recommend aveeno. Cosmetic database doesn't rate it too highly. Though I know it works for some... Nutramigen has some soy oils, so if your baby reacts to soy it is possible (though alimentum is so much yuckier and Elecare is super expensive). Check it out with your doc, for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647736 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:38:06 +0000 Andrea 647736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: ok I was going to try Aquaphor next since I have some. I went a week and a half ago and the doc told me to use Aveeno. It has just gotten worse so I will probably take her back this week. She is also on Nutramigen. The doc said that there is no way it could be causing her skin issues when I asked. Would you agree with that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647734 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:36:48 +0000 SAHM0811 647734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aw, sorry to hear this! TJ's brand and Nutiva (from Whole Foods) coconut oil both worked very well with my DD's eczema but she only had a mild case. If they hadn't worked, our ped recommended over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream before trying prescription, but again, we had just a mild case of it. Hope it clears up soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647720 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:30:26 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 647720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: two things. Aquafor is really good for most folks. It's nice and thick, which you need. It does have some lanolin (which is what I reacted to, but works well for most). We've had heat success with weleda calendula cream. It cleared up M's persistent eczema.</p> <p>Have you been to the doc about this? LO may need a mild steroid cream to calm the inflammatory process? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647707 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:24:31 +0000 Andrea 647707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: yes, that exactly! What are you using on her now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647706 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:24:09 +0000 Andrea 647706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: what would you suggest? I have tried Cetaphil which didn't seem to do anything. Aveeno made it worse. So then I switched to coconut. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647699 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:21:07 +0000 autumnlove 647699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Coconut oil works well on me but makes my LO's skin look red and scaly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647686 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:13:53 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 647686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I'd switch from coconut, then. There may be antigens that are making her react. Even though they say certain oils are mostly non allergenic, some people still react. I'm allergic to aquafor, for example! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647669 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:02:28 +0000 Andrea 647669@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: it seems like it is but now I am scared to use it. Her skin is so bad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647645 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:50:02 +0000 chopsuey 647645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did some research and read that it IS unrefined.. maybe try a different brand on her? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-coconut-oil-for-baby#post-647632 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:41:44 +0000 Andrea 647632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started using Trader Joe's virgin coconut oil on my baby's eczema and it seems to have really dried out her skin! I was reading that you need to use unrefined coconut oil. Does anyone know if the one at TJ's is unrefined? It just says virgin on it. Am I putting the wrong thing on her? </p>