I've been reading that using talcom powder is now not recommended because it can irritate the baby's lungs. Question, does this mean all of us had irritated lungs as children?
I love the smell of it and will admit to using small amounts on M's bum every once in a while. I'm not just blasting it on, though.
Anyone else want to fess up to using powder on your lo? 
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
I've never used it on Lo! Used to put tons on my cousins when they were babies though 
grapefruit / 4049 posts
I read that too... so I sometimes used Burt's Bees talc-free powder with my first DD when she was a baby.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
They told us that at the hospital so I never used powder. As you said, everyone used to use it, though.
GOLD / wonderful grape / 20289 posts
I haven't. Good to know @NYCaliMama: because my LO sometimes has chub rub so I'd like to use some.
My FIL had to call poison control when my BIL was a baby because he looked away for two seconds at the changing table and my BIL was eating the baby powder. He was fine.
pomegranate / 3414 posts
I've never heard that but don't like the smell of baby powder so I've never used it on DD. I did try some plain cornstarch once when she had a pretty bad diaper rash (on advice of pediatrician).
pomegranate / 3872 posts
If you look at the labels they have cornstarch versions that are still scented. Johnson and Johnson and all the other brands I think have it. I have always used powder after shaving (no razor burn!) and I always get the cornstarch kind.
hostess / eggplant / 11068 posts
I use a little every day! I think I have the cornstarch kind, though. J&J lavender stuff? I love it!
nectarine / 2039 posts
I have been wondering about this, as people have given us 3 mini J&J regular bottles of powder and one giant lavender one. I've powdered his bum bum twice, but felt guilty both times.
squash / 13199 posts
I dont use it. we were given the same advice at the hospital, but I honestlty wasnt planning on using it anyway because I dont know what its for. What does baby powder do for the baby's bum? does it help with rash?
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
Hmm we have a small bottle unopened. Maybe I'll exchange it...I didn't realize the potential health risks?
grapefruit / 4400 posts
@Mrsbells: I don't know what it's used for, either! Same with baby oil...
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
I remember when I was a kid, my Mom used to use it on herself all the time. Her bathroom was always covered in powder. Haha! I think she used it because it helps to dry you off faster and keeps you dry. I like putting it between the thighs to keep thigh rub to a minimum when I do use it. 
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
@HabesBabe: The only thing I know baby oil is used for is my 16 year old self trying to get the best tan ever....
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
hmm just checked my powder - it's J&J but it's pure cornstarch. should I still return it? I'm thinking of ordering the Burt's Bees powder since we have the other products (lotion, shampoo/wash).
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I used cornstarch powder when we were at the beach to help manage the heat rash. Other than that, we don't really use it, even though I have a bottle at the changing station.
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