Ask a question about baby skincare to the JOHNSON’S® experts – chance to win a £150 voucher! NOW CLOSED

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We all know that babies’ skin is very delicate and sensitive; however, it is sometimes difficult to know the best way to care for it. JOHNSON’S® experts Kirstie and Maxime are on hand to answer any questions you have about caring for babies’ skin. Whether you have questions about infant skincare including tips on bath time and baby massage or want to know more about ingredients, Kirstie and Maxime are here to help.

Here’s what JOHNSON’S® have to say, “From the moment of birth and beyond, a baby needs loving care. At JOHNSON'S®, we understand that providing that care is both an art and a science. For over 125 years, we have been dedicated to providing parents with safe and clinically proven mild baby care products. But we don't stop there. Our products are designed to enhance your baby's routines and help you evoke positive emotions and ultimately enhance the loving bond between you and your baby.”

Post your questions to Kirstie and/or Maxime on this thread and we will pick 20 for them to answer. We will then post a link to Kirstie and Maxime’s responses on the thread as soon as possible. Everyone who posts a question will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £150 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Here is some more information about Kirstie and Maxime:

Kirstie Kernutt – JOHNSON’S® Professional Advisor

After a career as a Senior Community Midwife spanning almost 10 years, Kirstie joined the JOHNSON’S® team to give professional advice on evidence-based practices for infant skincare, to both HCPs and mums. An expert in the latest clinical research on baby skincare, Kirstie can answer any questions on how to maintain baby’s natural, healthy skin.

Maxime Buffat – Director of EMEA Baby R&D at Johnson & Johnson

Maxime works on the research and development of JOHNSON’S® clinically proven mild range of skincare products. He leads a team of specialist scientists who ensure that all JOHNSON’S® products are developed especially for babies, helping you to take the best care of your baby’s skin.

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!

MNHQ

Standard Insight T&Cs Apply

I'm also interested to learn more about how safe it is to use talcum powder - I've always been told not to use it on my LO & I haven't - but I note that Johnson's still produce & sell this. Is it safe?

My poorly baby is starting to teethe and it's given him awful nappy rash & he winces when I touch his bum. What's the best/ wash for him so I can clean him but not hurt him and protect his skin?

What should I do about the tiny dry/flaking patches of skin on my baby's scalp? I don't think it's cradle cap.

Are your products tested on animals.As I would like to try them with my toddler.

I would like to try these products on my children.Are these products tested on animals?

Can you tell me what the science is behind no more tears..my little one still hates shampoo going in andncries so I always wonder what it supposed to represent?

Why do you make products on both spectrums - the baby oil that's of no use to baby skin but then corrected by the great Aveeno?

Your products use words like soft, gentle and kind to skin - yet many people have found them an irritant to infant and adult skin (there are plenty of threads on MN). Have you thought about a more rigorous approach to your ingredients than just using country specific regulations?

Many websites promote moisturisers, such as baby oils and baby lotions as must-haves. However, a chemist friend assured me that such products are entirely unnecessary, unless the baby has a very dry skin. Can you please explain how they can benefit a baby with a normal skin? Many thanks!

are johnsons; safe to use?

My toddler grandchildren hardly ever get their hair washed as any shampoos tend to irritate their scalps. This does not seem to be a problem and I think maybe we bath little ones too often and this might be causing more skin problems than are helped even with your specially formulated mild products - doesn't the fact that you describe them as mild suggest products might affect babies skin?

My dd is a toddler now but continues to have issues with cradle cap. We have tried a range of shampoos but it always seems to return. Are there any other techniques or products which might help?

I love using the baby bath time products, will you ever bring out a baby bath time conditioner or tangle teasing spray?

How often is it best to bathe newborns and older babies?

I have also heard so just about the chemicals used in johnsons products and so have now switched to a different brand.
What do you think makes your products superior to other lines marketed at babies and toddlers? Do you really think that they are safe and have only have the best ingredients?

Any suggestions for what to use when a child has mild excema?

How often should I be bathing my baby as I have always done daily baths since newborn?

I use moisturiser on my little one after a bath, but I also have talc and have used this a few times. Which is better? Or should I use talc first and then moisturiser? (Sounds messy to me - talc would become goo??)

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Has the formula of the baby lotion changed much over the years and am I right in thinking that its safe for all ages to use?

My whole family suffers from eczema - are Johnsons' products suitable for use?

What is the best shampoo to use to get rid of cradle cap?

We use your baby shampoo - well, my husband and toddler do - without irritation, despite my toddler's dry skin. He doesn't get on with baby oil or lotion though and has dreadfully dry skin - is there anything very gentle but more suited to dry skin that you would recommend?

What is the best way to clear a sore in the crease of a babies neck and how can I keep this area clean and dry.

What is the dosage in millilitres of your newborn bath products?

Can you say what the dosage was in the clinical trials you have done on these products?

Is it possible to use a product like your talc, which consists of hundreds of thousands of tiny, light particles, and for none of it to end up in our babies' lungs?