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We use cetaphil, which was recommended by our pedi. She said that we didn't have to do anything, as the dry skin and peeling is normal, but if it bothered us (which it did) we could use lotion. She did say to stay away from anything scented or with fragrance.

We used A&D ointment. Our ped told us the same thing about J&J and Mustela products. She said to keep it as simple as possible!

we use coconut oil. i've heard johnson's baby wash causes a lot of allergic reactions, although i know lots of people use it without any problems. guess it just depends--the coconut oil is working for us and makes him smell all yummy. when we get around to soaping LO (he's 8 weeks and we're *still* just using water), we'll use cetaphil for sensitive skin.

I started using Cetaphil cream and California Baby Sensitive lotion when she was almost a month old.

we use cetaphil was and cerave lotion (ds is 4 months) during newborn, we didn't use lotions.

LO is almost 5 weeks and I've been massaging her with coconut oil after her baths. She hasn't had any reactions and her skin isn't dry anymore but I guess it could be coincidental and she just grew out of it. I put it on dry patches on her face and I also treated her scalp with it. I really think that worked though because it was gone the next day. I read you should massage the scalp with coconut or olive oil, let it sit for 5 minutes, brush gently against hair growth direction and then shampoo out. Worked like a charm.

we use the target brand baby wash (got a huge bottle as a gift) but I'm going to switch her after we're done with the bottle. We use aquaphor on any dry spots and sometimes aveeno, but usually I don't put any lotion on DD. we started putting aquaphor on her dry spots at 3 months. Nothing on a NB.

I'm also thinking about using coconut oil on her, but I'm afraid of an allergic reaction.

If your LO is peeling, you can use a wet wash cloth to exfoliate.

I have lotion my baby everyday since she came home from teh hospital. I use Mustela with a little cocpnut oil and she butter mixed in at night after her bath, and I use Cetaphil in the morning. She hasn't had any reactions and her skin is soft and supple.

I love Mustela, that stuff has been life saving. J&J is horrible.

Yep this was when LO got super duper flaky too. It was pretty much gone by week 4. I used California Baby super sensitive everyday lotion, and coconut oil on his face.

We use the Aveeno soothing relief cream. It's thick but not too thick. And it helped his dry, peeling skin. We still use it after every bath.