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I got a new foster baby who has VERY dry skin. He's 10 months old...any advice for helping with this?? I lather him up after his bath and in the morning. I'm bathing him every night. Should I be bathing him less often (I don't think this is contributing to his issues- he came to me with REALLY dry skin!).
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Thanks for all the advice!
My son is AA also, but his skin is very different. I never had much of an issue with dry skin with him. I am surprised with all the lotion I apply that the new baby's skin is still so dry...I'll try a different lotion and bath him less often.
And, Saj, don't you worry- I'm loving him up like crazy!!! :)
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Our son has atopic dermatitis (form of eczema) and we only bathe him about once a week. He will dig and scratch until he has open wounds. After visiting a dermatologist, we do have a steroid cream to use, but will only use when it is severe, as you aren't supposed to use it long-term. My friend, who has psoriasis, told me to put some oats in panty-hose and drop that in his bath water. I did this over the weekend and it was WONDERFUL. I let it sit in the water, then rubbed it over his body and it really helped. Michelle
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Tyler gets very dry skin, especially in winter (we have forced hot air) I tried everything natural under the sun. Now, after his baths I use a blend that I made in a little rubbermaid container of aquaphor and olive oil. It makes his skin shiny and beautiful. I use that after a bath, and I use it daily, after wiping him down with a damp cloth. I've realized that the lotion is really the best at sealing in moisture, not many lotions are that great at creating moisture where there isn't any...so try adding a light layer of water before adding a sealing moisturizer.
Good Luck :)
Irelady10. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. I work for a dermatology clinic maybe I can help you out. After bathing him while he is still wet apply vaseline or aquaphor to him before you dry him off. Cetaphil also has a great cream that you can buy at any pharmacy or Walmart. Get a couple humidifier and keep make sure you keep on in his room. During the winter is the worst time for dry skin for anyone. I hope this helps you
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Oh i forgot to mention, don't take your AA to the Beach . No, it isn't because of Sharks . You don't have to worry about that . Sharks think that AA's are Whale Doo-Dee . The reason is because when AA's get into the water they transform into African Rock Fish & immediately sink to the bottom .