baby massage question

jenny11.9 Posted: Feb 15, 2004 04:18 PM

baby massage question

what do you use to massage your baby with? a lotion or a light oil? which brand?

Elizabeth Posted: Feb 15, 2004 04:39 PM

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I use to give Lukie his massage at night with the lavendar lotion, the J&J or the Baby Magic is what I always used. You're not really supposed to use oil on babies.

anna Posted: Feb 15, 2004 04:42 PM

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Yep I heard that too. Oil is a no-no.

Stacey1403 Posted: Feb 15, 2004 04:58 PM

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I use Aveeno unscented lotion

He loves it!!!

ETA: Funny story

My Aunt when she first had my cousin was a nervous nelly about everything and after giving her a bath she decided to put baby oil on her. She put so much on that she couldn't pick her up and she kept sliding out of her grip She called my Mom up hysterical so my Mom had to go over and help wipe my cousin off My Mom still teases my Aunt and this was 37 years ago!!

sonia Posted: Feb 15, 2004 05:56 PM

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why is oil so bad? just curious because it's pretty common with indians to massage babies with baby oil.

NovemberSue Posted: Feb 15, 2004 06:01 PM

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Because if the baby swallows it, it can asphyxiate them.

JennRenee Posted: Feb 15, 2004 07:21 PM

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I use good ol' Johnson's, but after all the good press on Aveeno, I think I'm going to switch!

christine1221 Posted: Feb 15, 2004 09:20 PM

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We like the Gerber baby lotion in Baby berry scent. Well... when I say we, I really mean me!

Claud2001 Posted: Feb 15, 2004 10:42 PM

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Posted by NovemberSue

Because if the baby swallows it, it can asphyxiate them.

It's not if the baby swallows it, although I'm sure that's harmful too....but, it's actually deadly if the baby aspirates (breathes it in through their nose) oil...it will coat the inside of their lungs and suffocate them...

Lisalou Posted: Feb 16, 2004 10:39 AM

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I got a baby massage kit at my shower and can't wait to use it. The lotion was definetly lavender, but no oils were in there. Now I know why... Never knew that about the oil, thanks for the helpful tip...