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Baby face skin dry
My baby is 4 months old. Her face skin has become dry. Kindly suggest me a good face moisturizer or oil for baby use. And also advise whether we can apply oil on her face and head.
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Better to put coconut oil massage and bath after that. Only oil application powders better avoid they block the ducts.Too dry only apply cetaphil, Proper breast milk in that age enough to take care . Better to be organic.
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Massage with coconut oil before bath and apply moisturizer like Cetaphil baby lotion/ Aveeno soothing skin relief or any other fragrance free baby moisturizer after bath
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Hello, I understand your concern
Baby’s skin barrier is thin — dryness worsens with cold air, frequent washing, or soaps.
Use coconut oil
Next Steps
• Bathe 5–10 min in lukewarm water; use mild, fragrance-free cleanser.
• Pat dry and apply moisturizer within 3 min.
• Use twice daily (after bath & before sleep).
• Keep room air moist; avoid wool and harsh fabrics.
• Avoid adult creams or scented products.
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See doctor if: redness, oozing, cracking, or no improvement in 1–2 weeks.
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Coconut oil is best
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Apply Cetaphil baby moisturizer
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
1.Soap - Tedibar cerave
2.Moisturiser - Cetaphil baby moisturiser,to be applied after bath when 10% of moisture is still on the body
3.Avoid talcum powders
4.Massage with coconut oil 30minutes before bath
Follow Instagram page babyhq.in for proper demonstration of baby massaging.
Hope this helps
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