Newborn dry skin question?

I saw a question about dry skin on a newborn, and mine is similar.





My daughter is 10 days old, is breastfed, and I give her water to drink during the day as well. When she was born she had dry flaky looking skin on her hands and feet. I put baby lotion on her but with time the has gotten this in her trunk area, her neck, and her arms. Her skin does not feel dry though.





She had two showers in the Clinique (a private hospital) - one on the day she was born, and one the day after, and we put lotion on her both times. The only other shower she had was on the 31st and I used lotion on her then as well.





The areas are not red or anything like that, and as far as I can tell, they don't bother her (she lets me rub her down with lotion without any complaint).





We live in a humid area (our house is sea front to the Mediterranean), but I do turn on the heater to keep the house from getting too cold for her.





I have two other children and neither one of them had this problem. Is there anything I can do that would help her? Last time I was in America (this past summer to visit my parents) I brought some bag balm back with me. Could I possibly use this on her or is it too strong?
Newborn dry skin question?
your baby doesnt have dry skin.she was living in water for the first nine months of her being.all babys shed the first layer of their skin.i wouldnt recommend putting anything like lotion or oil on her because more often than not that stuff just will clog her pores.just keep her clean with a clear soap preferably neutrogena and her flaking should clear away on its own.as far as keeping the heat turned up its usually best to keep your baby layered.always with a 100%cotton tshirt against her skin and keep her socks on her feet and maybe a little hat on her head.that is where she will lose most of her body heat.the heated air from an electric heater or gas,propane is very difficult for small children,babies,elderly and anyone with asthma to breathe.also it will dry out her and everybody else mucus membranes to the utmost.of course you she will let you rub her down with no complaint....this is an excellent way to bond with your baby and she will love the massage.plus the skin on skin contact is a miracle healer in itself.i have three children myself and a 9 month old grandson and i can tell you i remember giving my 3 little ones massages and talking with them and singing too.these are some of my fondest memories.my grandson also loves this but it took some time for my daughter in law to relax and just enjoy her baby.have fun
Newborn dry skin question?
You should use baby oil and baby lotion. I've seen this and I don't think it lasts and also you could consider psoriasis, which is a dry skin condition. Show the doctor and let him make that decision.
Reply:It sounds like eczema to me. I would ask the local GP about your baby's skin. It isn't easy to get rid of as it is a type of dermatitis and needs special cream to treat - not moisturises or similar conditioning products.
Reply:She may be having a mild reaction to the lotion and/or any skin cleaners and detergents you are using. My 10 month old daughter has very sensitive skin and reacts to most skin products. Her reactions take up to a week to start.


Many baby products - even so-called hypoallergenic ones - contain potential irritants. Any of the sulphates and mineral oil are two key ingredients to avoid.


I asked my pharmacist for a suitable cleanser and moisturiser for her and use a laundry liquid for sensitive skin. Her skin is no longer red, flaky or irritated.


Also, your baby is only 10 days old. Often babies are born with flaky skin, especially if they were overdue. It may just take her skin awhile to settle down by itself and the lotion might be interfering with that.


Good luck and congratulations on your new baby!
Reply:I also agree it does sound like eczema which my daughter who is 4 months old has only on her legs. her doc recommends using aveeno baby wash and plain old vasaleen to hydrate her skin. good luck :)
Reply:My newborn also has flaking skin. He was overdue, as well. The hospital told me that this was completely normal and not to put lotion on him.
Reply:Good Morning. I'm a mother of three also.. My youngest is two years old. For newborns I believe its best to NOT use any lotions or creams for at least until they're a month or so old. Newborns skin shed for the first to second week of being born with is very normal to happen for them. It may be alittle irratating for their skin to have those creams on them at so early of an age. Their skin will heal itself in due time (2 weeks to I month).