what kind of lotion do you use, if any?

[CherryBombMama]

ds2 seems to really be in tune with my 'scent'. i never noticed if ds1 was, so i applied many types of scented lotions. since i see ds2 obviously smelling and enjoying my milk scent () i dont want to confuse him or ruin this bond by wearing a strong smelling lotion.

so ... what do you wear? my skin is so dry, and we have Ca Rezz lotion, but they are very expensive and i try to put it on the babies only

id love to see what everyone does

[kriket]

I have the kind nurses use when they wash their hands. I am allergic to a lot of colors and smells, so either this (I think it's Provora? Provo-something!) or like aveno really basic, no smells!

I only really use it on my hands (that I have psoriasis) you're not needing it for your nipples are you?

[ThankfulMama]

i use pure shea butter.

[Xavismom]

I use extra virgin pure coconut oil as lotion, on me and DS. You do smell a bit coconutty at first, but it absorbs into the skin pretty quick.

[CherryBombMama]

Originally Posted by kriket

I have the kind nurses use when they wash their hands. I am allergic to a lot of colors and smells, so either this (I think it's Provora? Provo-something!) or like aveno really basic, no smells!

I only really use it on my hands (that I have psoriasis) you're not needing it for your nipples are you?

no, just for my legs and arms. i guess its kinda silly, but i have this fear of "overpowering" my ds2 with a weird scent

[Quinalla]

I put bath oil on my skin while still wet from the shower all the time, it has a really light scent that is gone pretty quickly. I only use lotion in the winter or if I happen to have some dry skin for some reason. For areas that are really dry, I use the Eucerin in the tub, this stuff is great, but too thick for just general application. For that I use the Eucerin (for daily use I think it is called?) in the pump bottle. Neither has a scent and works well for my somewhat sensitive skin.

[kriket]

You could try Olive oil after a shower. It sounds like it will be greasy, but it's really not

Long story, but for a marketing class I had to try these little towels infused in olive oil, I was skeptical, that I would be a greased pig, but it was pleasant and I was very soft afterword

Let me see if I can find the thing I used.
I can't seem to find them, maybe his idea didn't take off : they were marketed to the AA/Ethnic beauty crowd, maybe look there

[Mackenzie]

We use pure, unrefined Shea butter... Alaffia brand to be specific...

[CheriK]

Good observation re. your baby's sensitivity to odors! Babies can detect mom's odor (they can recognize pads soaked in mom's milk, for example) and respond to her scent.

I use sweet almond oil unless my skin feels dry (usually winter-time w/ lots of indoor, heated air), then I use sesame oil. Olive oil works okay, too, but it's really heavy. I buy them in organic bulk at our local foods co-op. Since these don't contain chemical preservatives, I only buy a small amount at a time, and keep extra in the fridge, otherwise they can go rancid. I sometimes add a couple drops lavender or peppermint essential oil. I apply them after bathing but before drying so my skin is still moist.

Our skin is our largest organ & chemicals we apply to our skin can be absorbed systemically. I found that when I stopped using chemical containing and petroleum containing products on my skin (artificial fragrances, -parabens, etc, including the lotions and remedies that are recommended for skin conditions), that I stopped getting eczema and dry skin. My hands stopped getting chapped, hang-nails almost completely disappeared.