Bathing Baby: A Guide to Getting Your Little One Clean

There is disagreement about the use of lotions, powders, and other products for your baby. Some of these products may help your baby's skin, but some present a risk. In general, perfumed soaps and lotions are more likely to contain irritating chemicals than the simpler, unscented ones. Powder is a more serious concern because it can get into babies' breathing passages and cause problems. Safflower oil has been used by some for babies' skin and is a relatively simple substitute for more chemically complex products.