What can I put on my newborn's chapped lips?

[April411]

My 11 week old ds's lips are really dry and cracked. I was wondering if there's anything that I can safely put on them. Any suggestions?

[GreenGranolaMama]

I know I've seen baby lip balm, but honestly, I would try and smear a little breastmilk on his lips after feeding him and let it dry (as best as you can ) before I would try lip balm. This is what I did with my DS when he got dry lips as a NB. I also did this with my cracked, dry nipples when I first began breastfeeding and they healed no problem.

[tracymom1]

I second the breastmilk idea... if that doesn't do the trick, maybe just a drop or two of olive oil gently massaged in would help. I use olive oil on DD's head for the cradle cap and on her skin when its dry. It really helps!

[texaspeach]

I used unflavored dr bronners chapstick, it's organic and petrolatum free

[Bokonon]

Lansinoh is safe.

[sunshynbaby]

Breastmilk or Lansinoh

[Meksmama]

Breastmilk best for alot of things!

[nukedwifey]

lanolin. I use it on my own lips. Works great!

[Mosaic]

Olive oil.

[luv-my-boys]

I swear by olive oil, non flavored, just plain old extra virgin olive oil. Just a tiny bit smeared on his lips.

[november]

I always use Lansinoh (same for my lips, actually). Works quickly and it's very effective!

[AndtheStars]

raw shea butter

[boobs4milk]

i would use the breastmilk or lansinoh. i've used both breastmilk and lansinoh on chapped cheeks (face and butt!!).

[Amandala]

I love the all-natural, organic products from Earth Mama, Angel Baby. When breastmilk hasn't worked for his dry lips and the little dry rashy patches babies can get on their chins, I've smeared a bit of their Nipple Butter on there, or in a pinch their organic lip balm that I got for myself. This stuff only has like five ingredient!