Can I use bog standard olive oil for DS' dry skin?

[monkeytrousers]

The posh organic stuff from Boots isn't working. he's 18 months.

[monkeytrousers]

Doesn't it go all greasy Sally?

[Miaou]

I lather it onto ds's dry skin and it works really well (I need to do it every day though, you can tell if I miss a day). The GP recommended using olive oil to me.

[monkeytrousers]

olive oil working a treat!

[robin3]

Yep....I reckon it's a miracle cure for nappy rash and it certainly can do no harm.

[colditz]

I don't know if it is the same as E45 BTW, just that it feels similar.

[colditz]

It's like E45, but about half the price and without all the perfumes. It doesn't suit everyone, but it does suit us. You can get a 500g tub for £2 from most chemists. It's not too greasy either - sinks into the skin quite quickly.

[monkeytrousers]

What's aqueous cream, Colditz? ( BTW)

[Notquitesotiredmum]

Yes, and it is a fantastic cure for cradle cap too, though smells horrid. Just massage into the scalp, leave for 10 minutes, then rub off with dry cotton wool. Makes a mess, but works a treat.

[jmum6]

Yes I think so. Was told to use it for baby massage as the body can absorb it better (it being natural) then synthetic moisturisers and massage oils.

[tessasmum]

Yes, used it with DD. Made her as slippery as an eel and smell like a salad but but worked a treat!

[colditz]

What about aqueous cream? It's working wonders on mine and ds's dry skin. And it's very cheap!

[DragonDePotage]

Yes, or so I've been told.