Is there a lotion that i can use on my baby cause the nurse told me johnsons baby lotion is no good cause it has alcohol in it

Hannah - posted on 03/26/2009

I use Burts Bees, Baby Bee lotions-they are all natural and work wonderfully! They smell delicious too!

Gemma - posted on 03/26/2009

i use E45 on my son he had eczema rly bad n tht cleared it up! i used the things you get off the doc, oilatum and aquas cream but they were to be honest crap the oilatum made him worse!

Elizabeth - posted on 03/26/2009

My boys have eczema and use Vaseline's unfragranced intensive rescue lotion. It works well.

Jennifer - posted on 03/26/2009

Wow I did not know this! I have been using Johnsons with no problem on my 3 month old, but maybe I will switch so no problem develop at least for a little while until he is a bit older.

Amanda - posted on 03/26/2009

hiya, may sound a little strange but when my littlie was having skin problems- mainly dry and flaking someone suggested olive oil. The result was fantastic and i still put a drop in her bath now. Hope you find something that helps!

Amanda - posted on 03/26/2009

hiya, may sound a little strange but when my littlie was having skin problems- mainly dry and flaking someone suggested olive oil. The result was fantastic and i still put a drop in her bath now. Hope you find something that helps!

Monica - posted on 03/26/2009

I have always used johnson and it works great. Never had any problems with it.

Allison - posted on 03/26/2009

I use melaleuca (www.melaleuca.com) "renew"... I love it. Its all natural products and very concentrated... it lasts a long time. My daughter had seborrhea on her face and cradle cap on her head and it got rid of it ( I also use the kids soap, it works really really great, and with two kids its lasted me about 4 months, and I still have a lot).

Michelle - posted on 03/26/2009

I had tried everything out there on my youngest (she has excema)....We found Cerva and this is something that works for her right now.....I just put it on her after her bath from head to toe and it really has kept it in check. But what works for one child doesn't always work fro them all....So when you find something stick with it

Danielle - posted on 03/26/2009

I also used Aquaphor.... I still use it on my son

Faith - posted on 03/26/2009

yes....i swear by vaseline petrolleum jelly if u can get it.its what my mother used for us.

Amanda - posted on 03/26/2009

Or a vegetable oil product will work eg olive oil.  Could try motifying diet no MSG, dairy or wheat tend to be most common causes??????

Jordana - posted on 03/25/2009

I used johnsons and I loved it, my daughters loved it and my stepfather who has echema (or however you spell it) loved it too, it kept their skin nice and moist. But specifically for nappy rash I used a balm not a lotion, I would give you the name but it's not made any more and I can't remember it :).

Each baby is different anyway so what is good for my children might make yours burst out in a rash, try contacting a few companies and asking if they have samples and try them before buying anything, we all know as soon as baby is in the name of the product they charge extra for it!

Kelly - posted on 03/25/2009

We use plain old Vaseline - that's worked the best.  Our daughter has reacted to Burt's Bees and Johnson's.

Sokhna Heathyre - posted on 03/25/2009

Quoting Aimee:

Is there a lotion that i can use on my baby cause the nurse told me johnsons baby lotion is no good cause it has alcohol in it

find raw shea butter & use that...

Maleasha - posted on 03/25/2009

I used Johnson baby lotion when my daughter was first born and she was fine until she reached 6 months and then she broke out with a horrible rash and within a few days it started cracking and bleeding. I took her into the doctors and they told me that there is something in johnson lotion that can cause some babies to get really dry skin.



My doctors suggested that we switch to using either Cetaphyl or Eucerin. I've tried both and have loved them. When I had my second kid, I started using Cetaphyl immediatly on him and have had no problems at all. Another thing the doctor warned about was the type of soap you use when they take baths. Cetaphyl makes a soap and the doctor said a no fragrance white dove bar was ok to use too.

Erin - posted on 03/25/2009

My 18 month old son has dermatitis/ eczema and our pediatrician recommended we use Cera Ve, its kind of expensive, but it works great. It softens his eczema in a day or two.

Sonia - posted on 03/25/2009

I use Cetaphyl...My baby has sensitive skin and it works great!

Laudeliz - posted on 03/25/2009

i also use aquaphor and is great even for my self!!!

Heather - posted on 03/25/2009

I love Aquaphor also, allthough it is greasy for a little while, and it's expensive, but it works! I usually only use it on my daughter in specific dry areas, not all over her body. Otherwise I would try something organic with oatmeal in it, like possibly Aveeno?

Jennifer - posted on 03/25/2009

Look on the ingredients list of any lotion - if you see any type of paraben (methyl paraben, anything with paraben in the name), don't use it; parabens have been linked with neurocognitive disorders.  I strongly suggest looking for something organic; places like Kroger and Target often carry them.  I wouldn't use Vaseline, either - Vaseline, also known as petroleum jelly, is a petroleum (as in, the stuff you put in your car) by-product.  In other posts, Burts Bees and California Baby were recommended - they're good brands you can trust and widely available. 

Christy - posted on 03/25/2009

I always used Aveno Baby lotions and baby wash-  Johnson's was always to harsh on my babies' skin.

Quoting Aimee:

Is there a lotion that i can use on my baby cause the nurse told me johnsons baby lotion is no good cause it has alcohol in it

Kelley - posted on 03/25/2009

Yeah, don't believe everything the nurse tells you either. My daughter was 2 weeks over due when she was born and they told me the same thing. I got home and lathered her with vaseline as well as baby lotion. She had no alergic response to either. Do what your heart tells you is right. If she has no reaction go with it. Try the vaseline first. No coloring, no scent. By the way, she's 16 now with no adverse effects. Nor did she then. Good Luck!

Donna - posted on 03/25/2009

Cetaphil is the only thing that will work on extremely dry skin.  Aveeno doesn't work at all.  I've never tried auquaphor so can't comment on that.  Get the Cetaphil moturizing creme that comes in a tub.  Will be gone in a few days.  Have used it for 20 years and the only thing I found that works.  I am an arbonne user for myself and tried their baby products when my 9 year old was a baby and didn't seem to help.

User - posted on 03/25/2009

The Body Shop recently launched a new line called "Buriti Baby" - beautiful products that are pediatrician approved and wonderful for their skin.  Go in and ask for a sample to try.  Also the Hemp line is excellent for eczema.

Sarah - posted on 03/25/2009

I have a son that suffers from extreme dry skin and the only thing that I have found that works on his skin is Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning lotion. You may want to ask your pediatrician first... It worked for me, but I'm no Doc!

Suzanne - posted on 03/25/2009

Oh and it is natural and organic!!!!

Suzanne - posted on 03/25/2009

Quoting Aimee:

Is there a lotion that i can use on my baby cause the nurse told me johnsons baby lotion is no good cause it has alcohol in it

Hi I use Jenerations Baby. Both of my children have extremely dry skin and has worked wonders. I also use the body wash and hair gel. It smells wonderfull too!!!!

Hope this helps

Kimberly - posted on 03/25/2009

I'm out of the baby stages now but our family all use the berts bees products because they are natural. Price wise they really aren't that much more. Good luck!

Melinda - posted on 03/25/2009

Arbonne baby care is the best. If you want to know more, email me I would be glad to tell you all about it.

Jenifer - posted on 03/25/2009

I use Arbonne Baby care on my kids, let me know if you want info or a sample

My 2 little ones have really sensitive skin and it works great.

Jacqueline - posted on 03/25/2009

I have two daughters with eczema and I use all aveeno products. After each bath while they are still in the water, I use the after shower/bath body oil...it's like the oil of olay in shower moisturizer, only it is more of a liquid when it comes out. I also always had an after bath lotion/massage routine. It only takes an extra 2 -3 minutes, and their skin is well moisturized afterward. Also, try to look for Creams instead of lotions...lotions contain more water.

Lauren - posted on 03/24/2009

I use Johnson's and have never had a problem.  I had never heard not to use it before.

Karen - posted on 03/24/2009

i like the huggies one there are different types and my baby girls skin is soft i don't like the johnsons for babys i have used it for me but not an the baby

Onie - posted on 03/24/2009

My little dude had very sensitive skin and still to this day and he is 2! I use Cetaphil! It has no fragrance or alcohol! I love it!

Melissa - posted on 03/24/2009

Quoting Judi:

I used Johnson's and my kids had perfectly soft and supple skin and smelled good too. Sometimes you have to take advice with a grain of salt.

I was wondering when I read this post because a) my mother used it on all of us when we were kids and b) it is such a popular product if it were so horrible how could they sell so much of it?  maybe it is not good for children with sensitive skin but I am glad to know someone has used it without problems since I got a ton of it at my baby shower and would hate to be able to not use any of it :)

Sandi - posted on 03/24/2009

Aveeno, aveeno, aveeno, aveeno, and more aveeno.  My son couldn't use Johnson's -- it gave him a rash.  Aveeno lotion, baby wash, etc has been a true lifesaver!

Judi - posted on 03/23/2009

I used Johnson's and my kids had perfectly soft and supple skin and smelled good too. Sometimes you have to take advice with a grain of salt.

Jennifer - posted on 03/23/2009

Quoting Aimee:

Is there a lotion that i can use on my baby cause the nurse told me johnsons baby lotion is no good cause it has alcohol in it

I LIKE ALL OF THE AVEENO PRODUCTS I USED THEM ON BOTH OF MY CHILDREN AND THEY ARE GREAT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN.

Linda - posted on 03/23/2009

Try Arbonne's baby line, ABC..It is botanically-based with shea butter and oat to soothe skin..The lotion and baby oil is wonderful..I still use the line on my 10 year old..Why put chemicals on his skin?  It is pediatrician tested and hypoallergenic..

Any questions let me know..You need a consultant ID number to order on line.. I will give it to you if you like..You can go to to website Arbonne.com..

Emily - posted on 03/23/2009

Quoting Charity:

I use California Baby with my babes. Its all natural and works and great. It was developed by a mom herself:)

This was going to be my suggestion.

Charity - posted on 03/23/2009

I use California Baby with my babes. Its all natural and works and great. It was developed by a mom herself:)

Sarah - posted on 03/23/2009

Also...congratulations on your beautiful baby!

Jessie - posted on 03/23/2009

try the burts bees baby bee line its all natural

Sarah - posted on 03/23/2009

Pretty much ALL lotion has alcohol in it. My pedi told me to use a balm instead of lotion, since balms don't have alcohol in them. Also look for creams, as some of those don't have alcohol in them. Just read the ingredients to make sure. GL!



FWIW, I didn't use lotion on my baby for just that reason at first, but by the time she was 8 weeks old I started using baby lotion on her (Baby Bouquet - I used their balm as well), and she's had no problems. So while I'd stick with alcohol-free in the beginning, you may find once your baby is a little older that you can try other sensitive lotions and they'll be mild enough. HTH!

Melanie - posted on 03/23/2009

I use QV wash and it comes in a lotion to My 4 year old has excema on her bum and it keeps it under control great and me 9month has it under his neck and its gone now from the QV it is graet and you just get it from the chemist

Daniela - posted on 03/23/2009

Aveeno is good but I really, really like the Burt's Bees skin cream.

Sarah - posted on 03/23/2009

Find some raw shea butter.  It works wonders on their skin and you can use it for a lot of other things, like taking frizz out of your hair if you go somewhere humid!

Beth - posted on 03/23/2009

My youngest had very sensitive skin and the docs recommended Aveno products. They worked great, and I loved the smell of the lavendar and vanilla one!

Amanda - posted on 03/23/2009

My pedi told me the same thing about Johnsons. My on had excema when he was a baby and she told to use Aveeno but that didn't work with him so we started using the Aguaphor as well and it worked great!!! I like the Aveeno and use it on my daughter but her skin is not as sensitive as my sons.