Baby acne?

Hilary · April 7th, 2004, 02:11 AM

Is there anything I can do for this? Poor Ava has it pretty bad on her cheeks.

Canuckgal · April 7th, 2004, 02:48 AM

Can't do very much about it, but it will go away in time. I asked my doc about lotions, soaps, etc. etc. and she said nothing but water to clean your DC's face. Anya had it for about 1.5 months, and then one day..nothing. If it's really, really bad, they may give you a steroid cream but tend to stay away from putting anything on a NB's face.

Dee

Mandi · April 7th, 2004, 11:31 AM

I think most people don't really use anything. But I have heard of quite a few people who've used a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil on it. I'd probably call the girls Ped to see what he says.

Hilary · April 7th, 2004, 12:27 PM

Thanks!

Madelynn has her 2 year checkup and Ava her 2 month check up, on the 13th, so I'll just ask then!

SarahK · April 7th, 2004, 08:23 PM

Katie's cleared up without any help.

Karri · April 12th, 2004, 04:03 PM

Everyone says not to use anything...it will clear up on its own (its just hormones in her that cause it).
Regardless, I use Cetaphil to wash the kids' faces b/c it is much more gentle than baby wash. Then we moisturize it with Teeny Faces (Gerber).

April 7th, 2004, 02:11 AM	#1
Hilary Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UT Posts: 14,545	Baby acne? Is there anything I can do for this? Poor Ava has it pretty bad on her cheeks.

April 7th, 2004, 11:31 AM	#3
Mandi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 14,413	I think most people don't really use anything. But I have heard of quite a few people who've used a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil on it. I'd probably call the girls Ped to see what he says. __________________

April 12th, 2004, 04:03 PM	#6
Karri really? seriously? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: still freakin' stressed. Posts: 21,559	Everyone says not to use anything...it will clear up on its own (its just hormones in her that cause it). Regardless, I use Cetaphil to wash the kids' faces b/c it is much more gentle than baby wash. Then we moisturize it with Teeny Faces (Gerber). __________________ Easy Bakin' Living out Loud

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April 7th, 2004, 02:48 AM	#2
Canuckgal Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 694	Can't do very much about it, but it will go away in time. I asked my doc about lotions, soaps, etc. etc. and she said nothing but water to clean your DC's face. Anya had it for about 1.5 months, and then one day..nothing. If it's really, really bad, they may give you a steroid cream but tend to stay away from putting anything on a NB's face. Dee

April 7th, 2004, 12:27 PM	#4
Hilary Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UT Posts: 14,545	Thanks! Madelynn has her 2 year checkup and Ava her 2 month check up, on the 13th, so I'll just ask then!

April 7th, 2004, 08:23 PM	#5
SarahK Registered but not Subscribed Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,575	Katie's cleared up without any help.