newborn with very dry, spotty skin

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5 weeks old DS2 - his skin is very flaky and a little spotty. Am inclined to leave it alone and instinct says that putting creams etc on it may irritate.

Is there anything else I could do?

massage with olive oil after bath.
my ds1 was very dryskinned when born. this was reccomended by midwife, and was lovley

When ds2 was born, he had dry scaly skin (midwives & drs think he was overdue). Both E45 cream and olive oil was recommended. The E45 cream was brilliant. HTH

thanks
will try it this evening