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Old 04-02-2008, 22:31   #18
blazey
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Re: dry skin on babies

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Originally Posted by keetah992000 View Post
i used to work with a midwife who did baby massage - she hated baby oil etc - just derivitive from petrol - very drying to skin

she always recommended olive oil - and after using it a lot of mums swore by it - okay it doesnt smell great but maybe apply at night and bath in morning - might be worth a try
Maybe theres some nice organic massage oil you could drop into it to ease the smell, something lavendery...
I say organic as I wouldn't know whether most stuff is delicate enough for baby skin. Maybe body shop oils...
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