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natural emollient for babys bath?

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can anyone reccomend a good natural emollient for my baby boy who is 6 months. he has really dry skin and ive tried almond oil but it doesnt really sink in?? thanks

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  • CharleneUK
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    My daughters skin loves good old olive oil.
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  • pipjes
    pipjes Posts: 479 Forumite
    i did try that but it just sits on his skin rather than sink in, as he has quite a few dry scaly patches and the rest is quite dry( like me in winter) i want something that will absorb in to the skin, and i cant think of anything!!
  • CharleneUK
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    Oh right! I get you, yes it will provide a barrier rather than actually penetrate the skin.. Hmm.... I'll have a think about it, I have had eczema all my life, so I know what a pain dry skin can be.
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  • Petal_3
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    My li'l one used to have ezcema. When he was tiny I used to put oats in a sock and tie it to the tap whilst the bath was running so that the water would soak the oats. That worked quite well, but a bit messy getting yucky oats out of the sock after! I also used some sort of oil (grapeseed, olive or whatever) every night too....he never smelled like baby.....just like a chip pan really!
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  • System
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    Have you tried rubbing some into his skin after his bath? The reason i ask is because i have really dry legs that are terribly itchy and scaley if they aint moisturised on a regular basis. I add olive oil to the bath, and also a little bit neat on my legs after the bath.
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  • Spendless
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    Don't know of a natural one. I got oilatum on perscription for my daughter.
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  • katskorner
    katskorner Posts: 2,972 Forumite
    good old fashioned aqueous cream works well - we used it in combination with baby oil as a moisturiser after a bath. Didn't take long to sort out my son's dry arms. He has lovely skin now.
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  • [Deleted User]
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    supple skin comes from what feeds it. Ie don`t avoid oils in the diet. Get a balance of omega 3 and omega 6
    Too many people think that all oils are bad. We need oils to support cell regeneration

    UDO`s oil is the best. Keep it in the fridge

    also make sure baby is drinking enough
  • Best advice is to consult your GP or local pharmacist. They can provide the correct treatment for your baby and offer natural advice as well.


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