https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:08:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-529798 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:51:13 +0000 pastemoo 529798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crumbs: Oh no! That is so sad that it stings her face. Thanks for the bathtime tips. His cheeks are starting to get better.<br /> @duckduckkristen: I used to have that stuff and forgot all about it. I'll try it. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-528292 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:48:01 +0000 shopaholic 528292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@duckduckkristen: Ditto this. It's been crazy dry and when all else fails and I don't want to use my Eczema ointments, I use the Eucerin Original Creme. It's like a cream &amp; super barrier in one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527938 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:08:28 +0000 dookie32 527938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We met with a pediatric dermatologist for my son's eczema and we were told to use Aquafor or Vaseline exclusively- no creams. I don't know what the reasoning is behind it but I know that we haven't had any issues all winter (we live in Chicago) using the Aquafor 2x a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527915 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:59:13 +0000 duckduckkristen 527915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We all use Eucerin Original Healing. It's super thick and works great. Since I can't use my Rx ezcema cream while pregnant I use the Eucerin and I think it actually works better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527904 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:55:45 +0000 pastemoo 527904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I didn't know that! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527881 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:50:23 +0000 allison 527881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lush has a petroleum-free alternative to Aquaphor/Vaseline, called Ultrabalm: <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Ultrabalm/03078,en_US,pd.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lushusa.com/Ultrabalm/03078,en_US,pd.html</a></p> <p>I've been using it on my really dry face this past week, and it's worked great! I used to use Aquaphor before I got pregnant, and that worked well, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527818 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:33:45 +0000 mrs. wagon 527818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aquaphor for baby skin!</p> <p>L'occitaine hand lotion for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527802 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:28:40 +0000 littlecasita1122 527802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Aveeno lotion for eczema. I bought the adult version for both of us to use since the ingredients are exactly the same in teh baby version, but the baby one is more expensive and you get less. We also use Vaseline on his cheeks frequently during the day as they get chapped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527801 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:28:05 +0000 SAHM0811 527801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DDs have mild cases of eczema right now on their hands and legs. It's never happened before and I sort of freaked out. But I started putting coconut oil on them 3-4x a day, and now a week later, it's much better. My one DD who had a worse case of it on her hands... It's almost completely gone now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527604 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:04:38 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 527604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use california baby super sensitive for bathing, everything else was giving him dry skin. I use cetaphil on my cracking knuckles. I also got some beeswax hand cream, which helps the most, but I wouldn't put it on LO's face because it has a really strong scent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527590 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:56:01 +0000 sorrycharlie 527590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use cetaphil lotion! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527492 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:07:46 +0000 2PeasinaPod 527492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What kind of baby wash are you using? I find that certain baby washes also dry out my LO's skin a lot! So finding a hydrating baby wash along with a good lotion is key. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527462 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:57:17 +0000 SugarplumsMom 527462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had sensitive skin all my life and now DD's skin is even much more sensitive than mine. They say not to give LO's long, hot baths, but from experience (when it's utterly dry) it helps to put moisture back into the skin. But instead of hot baths, stick to <b>short, warm baths</b> while you steam up the bathroom beforehand so it's nice warm. Don't use soap everyday, for us we avoid it when her skin's really bad. After the short bath, don't towel dry, just add lotion. A normal, sensitive (unscented) lotion is fine for the body, but try using a thicker one for the face.</p> <p>I *just* realized that my LO's prescribed lotion actually stings her face! I tried it and it stings my face! I'm kicking myself for not checking beforehand :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527425 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:44:08 +0000 Weagle 527425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pastemoo: I have, but when I was in the south, where it wasn't really needed :) I haven't tried it since moving to DC, but it can't hurt to try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527423 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:43:44 +0000 hilsy85 527423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would also try cetaphil...my pedi told me that aquaphor and vaseline are not actually helpful for dry skin because they don't actually moisturize, they just provide a barrier. So you can use them over a moisturizer to help protect the skin further, but they won't provide extra moisture to the skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527413 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:41:10 +0000 pastemoo 527413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weagle: Oh, do you use straight vit E oil at all? I have some of that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527408 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:40:16 +0000 lovehoneybee 527408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Renew on my hands and LO's face because I'm allergic to pretty much every other type of lotion. My MIL swears my Cetaphil. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527359 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:25:29 +0000 Weagle 527359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and the makers of Triple Paste have a cream that's decent. It's ridiculously thick though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527349 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:22:31 +0000 Weagle 527349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Coconut oil, aquaphor, and Burt's Bees for baby. Genes Vit E creme for me. I love that stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527336 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:18:28 +0000 yoursilverlining 527336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What type of baby lotion were/are you currently using? We were using CA Baby but it didn't seem thick enough to me to handle winter weather. Now we use either CeraVe or Mustela. We also use a little aquaphor on her cheeks if they seem especially dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527322 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:15:38 +0000 pastemoo 527322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: @luckypenny: I have both aquaphor and vaseline. Will try!<br /> Also... will it work on my hands? :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527292 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:08:07 +0000 luckypenny 527292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Or coconut oil...I feel like that fixes everything </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527288 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:07:36 +0000 luckypenny 527288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Vaseline! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527281 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:05:41 +0000 winniebee 527281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son's face has been really dry since the weather got cold. We put aquaphor on his face before bed and naps (or if we are going to be outside) and it seems to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/winter-hands-winter-skin-baby-lotion#post-527271 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:03:52 +0000 pastemoo 527271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alright so this is the first time I have lived somewhere this dry and this cold at the same time.<br /> First we noticed my husband's hands turning raw and red... then a few days later my hands... and now my (8 month old) son's FACE!</p> <p>Help! Our (all natural) baby lotion seems to just make it redder. I do run a humidifier for him at night but I am worried about his skin. </p> <p>Is this a problem for rash cream? Baby oil? A different brand of lotion? I can only imagine how he feels but my knuckles sure sting.</p> <p>What do you use to treat baby's winter skin? </p>