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turkeybaby
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My pediatrician says that I should not use wipes on my son. This is her theory. I have been using sterile cotton balls and water to wipe him, but I feel like that is such a pain. Does anyone else not use regular wipes as per the pediatrician?

Posted 1/1/06 5:27 PM
 
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MrsR
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Jennifer

Re: Wipes

why not? What do you do when you go out?

I think I would die without my wipes - I use them for everything!!

Posted 1/1/06 5:29 PM
 

Calla
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I didn't use regular wipes until my baby was 8 months old because I am neurotic. My pediatrician told me I could use wipes when my baby was like a month old. I used viva paper towels and water... and it was a pain, but I feared change and just kept repeating what I did in the hospital since she had never gotten any diaper rash.

Posted 1/1/06 5:31 PM
 

Tany
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Tania

Re: Wipes

I never heard of this but I guess you also need to use your instincts on this.
Wipes are fine, I use the non alcohol ones.

Posted 1/1/06 5:41 PM
 

05mommy09
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Re: Wipes

Ive been using wipes since we came home from the hospital...and I have used all different kinds...whatever people bought me from my showerChat Icon

I had never heard of it either...I guess Ryan dosent have really sensitive skin

Posted 1/1/06 5:48 PM
 

justthe4ofus
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Re: Wipes

I used wipes since she was about 3 weeks old I just made sure they were the unscented kind. I still don't buy her scented ones because I have horribly sensitive skin and I was worried that she might too.

Posted 1/1/06 5:55 PM
 

CathyB

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Re: Wipes

We used wipes since we got home from the hospital. We used newborn wipes unitl she was about 2 months old and then I've just used regular ones since. She hasn't had a diaper rash except when someone else watches her and doesn't change her as quickly as I do.

I also use them for quick washes of her face and hands during the day.

Posted 1/1/06 8:03 PM
 

antoinette
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Antoinette

Re: Wipes

I only used the washcloth and water thing for a few weeks and then switched over- I could not imagine not using wipes though nor have I heard of doing that once they are a few weeks old.

Posted 1/1/06 9:47 PM
 

justme1
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Jodi

Re: Wipes

I have to say I have never heard of that before.
My ped just told me to stay away from the scented ones..
Regualr wipes are just mild soap and water.. what could be wrong with them?
I am sure it is a huge pain for you..sorry

Posted 1/1/06 9:47 PM
 

CunningOne
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Re: Wipes

The hospital nurses told us to use the paper towels and water for the first month or so because the wipes can be harsh on the baby's skin. We started using unscented wipes for Newborns when he was about a month old, and he is 19 months old today and has never had a rash of any kind!

Posted 1/1/06 10:42 PM
 

monkeybride
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Re: Wipes

I have heard this before. I've used all different wipes and now I use desitin because she did start to get a red bottom. Nothing too bad but i keep her bum covered now to make sure it never gets any worse.

Posted 1/1/06 10:57 PM
 

BabyAvocado
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Re: Wipes

My pediatrician also told me not to use wipes until after 6 weeks. So in the beginning I used wet paper towels also and as soon as I got the okay I happily switched to wipes (I use the Huggies Natural Care). I can't imagine using cotton balls to clean up newborn poop though, it must take forever!!

Posted 1/2/06 7:52 AM
 

pugmoma
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Member since 1/06

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Bethann

Re: Wipes

If your baby does not have any allergic reactions, use the wipes. They are easier and quick and I could not imagine using a cotton ball to clean up after a hearty poop!

Posted 1/3/06 5:55 AM
 

iffer042373
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Member since 5/05

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Jennifer

Re: Wipes

I've used wipes since I came home from hospital. If your child has sensitive skin then I can understand but they also make wipes for sensitive skin. Follow your instinct though

Posted 1/3/06 12:01 PM
 

my3bugs
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Re: Wipes

I have used them since Day 1 - he only got diaper rash in the hospital - lol - (he was there for extra days)..so go figure.

Posted 1/3/06 12:15 PM
 

pnm1654
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Re: Wipes

2 of my friends told me this. But when I asked at the hospital they told me wipes were okay as long as they're unscented and have no alcohol. We use Pamper Sensitive and I always put vaseline on his butt and he's been fine.

Posted 1/3/06 12:21 PM
 

Boobobunny
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Dannielle

Re: Wipes

Posted by turkeybaby

My pediatrician says that I should not use wipes on my son. This is her theory. I have been using sterile cotton balls and water to wipe him, but I feel like that is such a pain. Does anyone else not use regular wipes as per the pediatrician?





when my son was in the hospital they used wet gauze pads on him...it might be easier than wetting cotten balls.

Posted 1/3/06 12:56 PM
 

Stefanie

Member since 5/05

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Stefanie

Re: Wipes

As soon as Jared was brought home I was wiping him with them all the time...

Posted 1/3/06 1:18 PM
 
 

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