https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 11:29:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1462606 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 01:52:41 +0000 erwoo 1462606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: Btw, I forgot to mention about this lotion (Vanicream), also recommended by my kids' allergist. It's more lotion like and great for eczema as well. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Moisturizing-Cream-Dispenser-Pound/dp/B000NWGCZ2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1393829466&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=vanicream" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Moisturizing-Cream-Dispenser-Pound/dp/B000NWGCZ2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1393829466&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=vanicream</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1461180 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 09:38:00 +0000 X0X0X0 1461180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD has eczema, and she gets dry patches that can break skin if we don't moisturizer. Dr recommended that we use a daily thick cream, such as Eucerin or Aquafor but if skin is broken then we need to use a prescribed antibacterial lotion to heal that area. Do not use a common lotion because dr said its useless since it's so runny </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1461084 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 07:20:59 +0000 erwoo 1461084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my boys had eczema due to allergies when they were babies and their allergist recommended Aquaphor right after a bath. Literally as soon as you dry them put it on while their skin is still moist to help absorb it faster. That has worked the best in terms of dry skin. My boys are almost 2 and almost 5 and rarely have itchy skin; and their skin feels so soft too throughout the day. Vaseline works just as well but Aquaphor is thicker which I liked much better. My boys usually shower then go to bed so most of it won't smear all over our things. :P I use it on my hands and lip right before I go to bed every night and it's been helpful for me too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1461077 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 07:13:30 +0000 looch 1461077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Eucerin Calming Creme. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1461061 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 06:40:06 +0000 bushelandapeck 1461061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has ezcema and our Ped recommended Hydrolatum. It's basically whipped Vaseline and it works great! We put in on once at night before bed and it's been amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1461057 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 06:24:46 +0000 bpcmarj 1461057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Vaseline is the only thing that worked for us to stop the scratching. I use shea moisture brand bar and shampoo in the bath/shower, then she gets slathered in vaseline. It grosses me out, but it works! They make a baby one with a powdered one if the smell is too much for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460972 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:50:18 +0000 Boogs 1460972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy the target brand aveeno lotion, it's with the regular lotion. Then, on the bad areas use aquaphor (I get the tub of it). Aquaphor makes such a difference in my LO after even just one day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460880 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:18:43 +0000 Bao 1460880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: I was going to say I've never even heard of that so I wonder how hard it would be for me to find. I will check if the store I'm going to tomorrow has that at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460877 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:17:15 +0000 MamaG 1460877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cerave! I use it on LO. I get the kind in the tub (rather than the pump). It's thicker/creamier and definitely not greasy. </p> <p>I struggled finding it, but CVS and Target both sell it but its with the facial products (not lotion, which is where I kept looking). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460870 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:10:59 +0000 Bao 1460870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like I am going to be looking for Cetaphil tomorrow at the store! Thanks guys :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460868 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 22:09:48 +0000 blackbird 1460868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cetaphil cream is amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460843 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 21:57:01 +0000 luckypenny 1460843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cetaphil! It makes DDs skin soooooo soft </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460748 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:52:49 +0000 Bao 1460748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: wow I never even thought that could be the reason, I feel bad now! Her diet hasn't seemed to change too much the past few weeks...I'm trying to think if there is something that it could be... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460746 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:50:28 +0000 yin 1460746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: My LO is also allergic to cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, and dust mites. Any of those can affect his eczema unfortunately. If he does eat something with one of his allergies, it stays in his system for about 2 weeks and affects his eczema spots. His skin gets worse in the winter due to the dry air. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460744 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:46:35 +0000 Bao 1460744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: I am def going to ask her doctor because I don't want to just assume it's dry skin and even if it is and she needs something a little more, he can help me out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460741 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:45:57 +0000 mrsjazz 1460741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use pure Shea butter. Lotions don't really work for her dry skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460738 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:44:38 +0000 regberadaisy 1460738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: I'm not sure? But his is definitely all year round. And as weird as it sounds it flares up after eating fried foods and if he's not hydrated. I'll have to ask my brother what specifically he's allergic to.<br /> I'll Def bring up to the ped and maybe even ask for a dermatologist reco? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460728 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:36:34 +0000 Bao 1460728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: As long as I keep up on the ointment the scratching is limited but I am for sure bringing it up to her doctor on Tuesday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460721 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:33:19 +0000 yin 1460721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has eczema, and we use vanicream twice a day as suggested by our allergist. If she scratches to the point of bleeding, watch out for infections. My LO does that with his ankles and we use a prescription antibacterial cream to heal those areas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460712 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:29:41 +0000 Bao 1460712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: What is he allergic to? Is there a way to tell the difference between just dry winter skin and an allergy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460709 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:28:55 +0000 regberadaisy 1460709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: yes, my nephews is mainly around his neck and leg areas too. It gets really red and slightly bumpy and very dry. He will itch till it bleeds. His dermatologist said it is really important for him to to stay very hydrated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460705 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:26:19 +0000 Bao 1460705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: I think that's what I'm not liking about this ointment we have, it is SO thick I can barely squeeze it out of the tube. Hmm I assumed it was dry skin didn't occur it could be an allergy. It comes in a lot on her cheeks and the past few days I noticed on the back of her neck and then the back of her thigh she had really scratched herself up from itching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460703 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:24:21 +0000 Bao 1460703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Well her doctor suggested it for her eczema a while back, I think it's something comparable to Aquaphor? I will look for a cream! :)<br /> @autumnlove: ok good, thanks for a suggestion so I don't stand there all day wondering what the heck to buy!<br /> @JoyfulKiwi: She has a well child check appointment Tuesday I will for sure bring it up again, thanks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460701 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:22:45 +0000 hilsy85 1460701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also just want to add that cetaphil and cerave are pretty much universally loved by all dermatologists that I have seen, both for myself and for LO :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460699 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:22:23 +0000 matador84 1460699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>cetaphil or cerave! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460696 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:21:48 +0000 regberadaisy 1460696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: does she have allergies?<br /> My nephew's skin is like that because of allergies. Anyway he uses Aquaphor at outbreaks. </p> <p>I've been using cerave cream based off other bees suggestion for Los mild eczema. So far I'm really liking it. It's very thick but not oily or as thick as Aquaphor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460695 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:21:18 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1460695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our son just started getting dry skin patches on the backs of his arms. We've been putting Nivea creme on them right after a bath and it's mostly subsided. We also used some Triple Paste eczema cream (because DH bought it thinking it was diaper rash ointment). </p> <p>I read that regular lotion doesn't work as well to clear up dry skin and using a thicker cream works better. If it doesn't go away, maybe get an appointment at the doctor to see if it needs a prescription?</p> <p>ETA: pretty much everyone who makes a lotion, makes a cream/creme as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460692 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:20:09 +0000 hilsy85 1460692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hm well I don't know what the healing ointment is...is that for where she's scratched herself? I would definitely try a cream though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460689 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:19:16 +0000 Bao 1460689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Ok, I was using a combo of lotion and then the healing ointment so should I look for something like a cream instead and not do either of the other ones? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lotion-for-toddlers-dry-skin#post-1460687 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 20:18:58 +0000 autumnlove 1460687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cetaphil cream in the tub </p>