so ive been using this on my daughter since she was 1 month old and she is 3 months now but she is just starting to put her hands in her mouth all the time and i wanted to know if this stuff is toxic and would hurt her if she ingested it from her hands after i put it on her at night??? new mom so im a bit worried about it
There is no need, for a "bedtime lotion."
I never understood why, they even have stuff like this.
It is just lotion.
There is no need for it.
I have used Johnson's on my son since he was born. Nothing wrong with him. It's only harmful if she drank quite a bit of it. You're okay.
Johnson's lotion is toxic. It doesn't matter if it's on her hands, or in her mouth. It's on her skin, and it's absorbed through her skin. It's toxic no matter where you put it!
It has parabens, unnatural fragrances, chemicals...all kinds of nasty stuff.
ETA: I am referring to harmful chemicals...not just referring to chemical in a general, or literal sense.
Please don't worry so much it's not good for you or your baby.
I always thought if was from a reputable company like Johnson and Johnson or Baby Magic and made for babies it was okay if they ingested a little.
Also, remember the skin is largest organ in the body. Most toxins can enter the body through the skin. So if it were toxic, the toxins would be absorbed through the skin as easily as through the mouth.
Why do you put it on her at all? Unless you're using it to massage ( I used a little olive oil for this) why does her skin need lotion?
Skin is very absorbent, babies are very small, new to the toxins in the world and developing quickly. Why use anything on her skin. Johnson is just now removing the formaldehyde in their products due to consumer pressure. Do you trust them to remove anything else that could be harmful?
A good rule of thumb is if you think it may be toxic for her to eat, don't put it on her skin. The only exception to that rule for me was sunscreen.
I would stop putting it on her hands. It's not necessary and she shouldn't be eating lotion of any kind. I never lotioned my kids. They didn't have dry skin and Johnsons products are really just chemicals and perfume, not a quality moisturizer.
If you continue to use the lotion, don't put it on her hands. You're not supposed to put lotion on their hands because they're constantly putting fingers and fists in their mouths. Even if it says that it's non-toxic, Johnson & Johnson and nearly any other baby-marketed hygiene product is inedible. They're not intended to be ingested.
That said, I might try to find something more gentle than Johnson & Johnson bedtime products. You're not even supposed to use them until the baby is between 3-to-6 months old and you've confirmed that the baby isn't allergic to anything in the product. The thing is that J&J products aren't very gentle on baby skin. They're harsh, and can cause eczema or make it worse.
In independent studies done to determine if there were toxic substances in the Johnson & Johnson bedtime lotion, particularly Dioxane and Formaldehyde, those substances weren't detected at all.
If you want all-natural ingredients ie. not man-made ingredients ie. vegan ingredients then you're going to have to search specialty stores and specialty web sites. But beware of the use of the word "chemical." Even water and blood are chemicals. People use the word chemical to mean something dire and undesired in order to scare people, but every single ingredient in every single product whether it's organic, vegan, or completely man-made is a chemical.
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Congratulations on your new baby girl!! I get being worried, paranoid, scared, excited, all of it!! Been there, done that - got the T-Shirt!! :)
The skin is our bodies biggest organ...it absorbs many things during the day....I would not put lotion, sunscreen, etc. on my child's hands until they were old enough to keep them out of their mouths - which is usually around 4 or 5 - if we're lucky!!!
You will get many responses here - from the OH MY GOD! It's toxic!! To use common sense. I will be in the use common sense bracket.
It's not a natural or organic product. however, in 2012, they admitted they had formaldehyde in their products and are eliminating them. Keep in mind - we have arsenic in NATURAL things as well - apples, for example, the seeds have arsenic in them. And people eat seeds sometimes. This is why I say "use common sense"
Yes. There are "green" products and "organic" products...they are STILL have 'chemicals' in them to make them the way they are...lotion, shampoo, etc.
Stick with common sense. Don't panic. Don't stress. Your baby will pick up on that and make her tense. ENJOY her!! Just don't put it on her hands...don't slather her...let her body work naturally now...you really shouldn't have to put ANY lotion on her - in my opinion...she's a baby. Her skin is new...if you are using it to massage her - great!! Otherwise? Common sense!!
Congratulations!!!
I, too, suggest that you don't put it on her hands and feet if for no other reason than it tastes bad. I don't know if it's toxic. I do agree that if it were toxic it shouldn't be put on her skin. And.......millions of babies have been having this put on there skin and there have been no reports of adverse affects.
I disagree about Phisohex. It was not used for babies "back when" in my experience. I'm 70. Only mild soap was recommended by doctors. Phisohex was only used for specific skin conditions when needed for a bacterial infection. My 2 yo brother used it briefly when he had a skin condition that did not respond to other treatment and only when recommended by a doctor.
And.....studies showed that it was toxic when ingested by rats. Most such studies use massive amounts of the substance. This does not mean it's toxic to anyone when used appropriately, as needed for infections or specific skin conditions. It was not appropriate for babies even "back when." It may have been used in the hospital for the first wash because of it's antibacterial qualities. And it would not give toxic affects with one or even occasional use.
You're asking about a product manufactured in recent years that has had to go thru evaluations in a time when we're more aware of toxins. I see no comparison with PhiSoHex.
Welcome to Mamapedia. Is her skin excessively dry? I'm curious as to why you'd put lotion on a newborn for any reason other than a pediatrician's recommendation. Babies shouldn't need lotion at that age. Check with her doctor. :)
I usually don't say things like this but, yes, of course it could be toxic if she ate it. Just because it's for babies doesn't mean it's safe to eat, read labels. I realize it would take more than what she sucks off her hands, but over time is what would matter. Plus it tastes absolutely nasty.
Don't put it on her hands, this was the advice my pediatrician gave. Stop at her wrists. Same with her toes, babies like to suck on them, too.
*Does anyone remember pHisoHex? They used to bathe newborns in the hospital with it (shudder.) Baby Magic made it and sold it.
She's fine.
Babies put their hands in their mouths. Lotion made for babies is made for babies.
Also, your skin is a huge, and permeable organ. If it was so toxic that the little bit on her fingers that might get in her mouth would hurt her, then the tons you slathered all over her would be soaking in her skin and hurting her as well!
Relax and enjoy your baby. If it tastes bad, she won't put it in her mouth. Otherwise, she'll be fine.
Never bothered with lotion on my son. If you are using the bedtime lotion for the lotion massage and "sleepy time" aroma therepy then use lavendar in the room. That is the component in the lotion that they are promoting - the lavendar, it can be calming and help one drift off to sleep.
I agree with Bug, Melissa J, etc. Here is more info on the toxicity ... it rates as a moderate hazard. And this site is a fabulous resource to find out toxicity in all personal care products from toothpaste to shaving cream to conditioners, etc.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/product/472868/Johnson%27s_Ba...
If you feel you need to use it, don't put it on her hands.
Well I never do put it on her hands I just worried if she would rub her hair or leg and get it on her fingures but I do put it on her feet cuz she doesn't grab them yet and I always keep socks on her
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Cuz baby's skin gets very dry and it needs lotion I've used it since she was born. She is 3 months now nothing is wrong with her. I put it on her head to keep cradle cap away also. It helps a lot. I was jw cuz it's something that's not edible. I do keep it away from her hands. It's keeps her skin soft and makes her smell and look clean cuz I can't stand when babies look dirty and smell like a dirty diaper. Even the nurses at the hospital after she was born put lotion on her after her baths (she was in cardinal Glennon for a week after birth)
