![]() ![]() I broke them down into lotions that fit the dermatologist's recommendations, and those that did not. How We ChoseĪfter consulting the dermatologist, I reached out to other parents and found out what lotions were everyone's favorite, I spoke with them about the feel of the products, and how well they worked. Maguiness says that a lot of the difference in the creams? It's all marketing. ![]() Products such as Vanicream are just fine for babies because they hit all the right notes. The wild part? According to Maguiness, baby lotion? Doesn't even need to be designed specifically for babies. As for parabens, there is concern that prolonged interaction with some of the popular preservatives can lead to endocrine disruption - essentially messing with hormones - and because safety cannot be established, many of them are banned in the European Union and elsewhere abroad. Phenoxyethanol is a cosmetic stabilizer and preservative linked with skin irritation and eczema, and infant oral exposure to the ingredient can be potentially life-threatening, according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. She also says that she prefers “food-grade preservatives rather than potentially irritating preservatives” to be included in baby lotions, and that she recommends “staying away from parabens and phenoxyethanol in baby lotions and other products not meant for use on newborn skin.” That takes the options down even further. Surprisingly, there aren’t as many options for these parameters as you’d think. “A good place to start in looking for a baby lotion is to seek out ones that make the following three claims: fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and/or recommended,” Sheilagh Maguiness, M.D., president-elect, Society for Pediatric Dermatology tells Best Products.
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