https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 07:01:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439818 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:06:12 +0000 JerricaBenton 439818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use this brand: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kelapo-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-14oz/dp/B0049W9I08/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1355065471&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=kelapo" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Kelapo-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-14oz/dp/B0049W9I08/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1355065471&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=kelapo</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439793 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:38:54 +0000 boiledpnut 439793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: I would think so. I heard that's where it was at Walmart . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439784 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:18:10 +0000 MamaG 439784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would it be by the cooking oils in a grocery store too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439393 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 19:28:34 +0000 boiledpnut 439393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Costco had it by the cooking oils. It's organic, extra virgin, pure, unrefined, and cold pressed. It was about $15 for 54oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439321 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 17:22:46 +0000 Boopers 439321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love coconut oil! I use it every day as a facial and body moisturizer and it makes my skin so soft! We sometimes feed it to our dogs and I've used it while cooking.</p> <p> I've read it's important to get organic, extra virgin, unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil because it's in it's most natural state. I order mine it on Amazon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439299 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:51:57 +0000 .twist. 439299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone bought it from The Body Shop (which I believe is Canadian)? </p> <p>I just bought coconut body butter, do you ladies think it would have the same benefits or should I just go buy coconut oil? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439298 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:51:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 439298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: Walmart and our groceries store had it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439288 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:32:33 +0000 skibobrown 439288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also use it as a cloth-diaper friendly diaper cream. DD has never had a real diaper rash before, so it must be doing its job. Also, she always smells like a tropical drink when we put it on her. Not bad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439284 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:23:08 +0000 boiledpnut 439284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw it at Costco the last time we were there. We're fixing to go back, so I'll let you know if I find it and where. I've also heard that Walmart has it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-439005 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:50:16 +0000 SAHM0811 439005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: I get the Nutiva brand at Whole Foods... I heard Costco has it now too, but I havent looked there yet. Trader Joes also has a jar for a great price ($7). Amazon &amp; Vitacost are online options too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438987 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:33:02 +0000 sorrycharlie 438987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>where can you buy it (in person, not online)? do you have to get it at whole foods? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438800 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 04:14:26 +0000 loveisstrange 438800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use it as diaper rash cream also! We rub it on her butt when we put on her nighttime diaper because she sleeps so long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438770 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:55:04 +0000 SAHM0811 438770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm obsessed with coconut oil... I've used it to treat/prevent diaper rash, to get rid of frizz in my hair, to clean around the house and in cooking/baking. i even put a little in my oatmeal or in smoothies. </p> <p>Some people use it to lose weight! It's believed in moderation to increase metabolism. Look up lauric acid... It's in coconut oil... Also in human breastmilk... Supposed to have many benefits, including strengthening one's immune system. </p> <p><a href="http://m.naturalnews.com/news/026819_lauric_acid_coconut_oil.html" rel="nofollow">http://m.naturalnews.com/news/026819_lauric_acid_coconut_oil.html</a></p> <p>How to use coconut oil:<br /> <a href="http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/01/52-uses-for-coconut-oil-the-simple-the-strange-and-the-downright-odd/" rel="nofollow">http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/01/52-uses-for-coconut-oil-the-simple-the-strange-and-the-downright-odd/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/05/122-uses-for-coconut-oil-even-more-of-the-simple-the-strange-and-the-downright-odd/" rel="nofollow">http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/05/122-uses-for-coconut-oil-even-more-of-the-simple-the-strange-and-the-downright-odd/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438763 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:45:27 +0000 BoogieBea 438763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was watching one of those survival shows once and learned that coconut oil is also a natural sunscreen. I thought that was pretty cool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438762 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:44:38 +0000 HLK208 438762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's the only thing that clears up DD's diaper rash! And it's natural. I use it on their cheeks so I don't mind if it goes near the mouth. I'm obsessed with it and DH finally started using it on his skin now too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438757 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:37:05 +0000 Dr. Pepper 438757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: Funny that you mention your dog. I actually got coconut oil initially for my dog. She has allergies and skin problems. The coconut oil is great for her skin and fur- she's much less red and itchy now. We also let her eat a bit of it as a treat sometimes (I've read that eating it is good for dogs too!). I love using it on my hair and can't wait to use it on baby when baby comes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438580 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:29:53 +0000 JerricaBenton 438580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like it because I am trying my best to avoid parabens, phthalates, etc. in my own products and definitely want to avoid them for LO for as long as possible. Skin is very unlikely to have a bad reaction to coconut oil. The texture is really nice and soft and my skin is crazy soft from using it. </p> <p>A random funny thing is that our dog is strangely good about not eating non-edible things and he just 'knows' that the coconut oil is edible and when I put it on he runs up and licks my belly until I force him to stop, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438579 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:29:49 +0000 prettylizy 438579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A lot of crunchy moms like it because it's entirely natural and has no chemicals but will clear up diaper rash, moisturizes has very few contraindications and is a good saturated fat to cook with too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438559 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:10:20 +0000 T.H.O.U. 438559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Coconut-Oil-NonFood-Blo.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Coconut-Oil-NonFood-Blo.jpg</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438557 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:07:38 +0000 mrsjazz 438557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just learned about it's use for diaper rash today, but I have been using coconut oil in my hair for a few years--it's great for keeping my hair &amp; scalp moisturized and helping prevent dandruff. I use it in LO's hair and on her dry skin, as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438553 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:06:08 +0000 boiledpnut 438553@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Apparently it's anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438547 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:01:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 438547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are like hundreds of uses for coconut oil but we use it as diaper rash prevention cream. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438544 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:59:33 +0000 boiledpnut 438544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so glad you posted this! I was just about to look it up. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-are-the-benefits-of-coconut-oil#post-438539 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:51:37 +0000 banana 438539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hear alot of parents using coconut oil on their little ones. And I'm intrigued. What are the benefits of coconut oil? Why do so many crunchy mamas use it? </p>