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Is Liquid Paraffin/White Soft Paraffin 50:50 cream OK for 6 week old baby?

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Hotpants · 03/07/2007 16:05

Does anyone know if Liquid Paraffin/White Soft Paraffin 50:50 cream is safe for a 6 week old baby with dry skin?
Thank you

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SchneeblyNahasapeemapetilon · 03/07/2007 16:05

I am pretty sure it would be fine.

dayofftomorrow · 03/07/2007 18:43

of course it is, it is much the same as vaseline just a bit softer as it has liquid paraffin added, goes a bit liquidy if you leave it in a warm place though, I never used anything else

TroyMcClure · 03/07/2007 18:44

ah htey haev just given me this fo my eyes

donnie · 03/07/2007 18:44

is is absolutely fine - it is very harmless but slippery so be careful not to drop baby!!

ruddynorah · 03/07/2007 18:45

yes it's a common thing to prescribe for dry skin. oilatum is a brand name for it.

donnie · 03/07/2007 18:48

I though it was cetroban? we get that on prescription for dd1.

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