I'll be bathing my 2 day old today. Sponge bath. Can I apply baby lotion to him afterwards?? I…

I was told to wait with lotion for a couple weeks because they still have the coating to protect their skin and they are going to peel in the first few weeks anyways

Thank you!! @mrs.meow

Yes, just don't get lotion on his belly button stump if he still has one.

The nurse gave me lotion at the hospital and lotioned him. I figured it was fine @mrs.meow

@mltober, I suppose every hospital is different. I looked online too and it advised against it tho I think during my Lamaze class they said I could use lotion. @amirxalyak, do what feels right to you or ask one of the nurses from the hospital. They will advise you as well ☺️

Make sure it's really warm in the room when you bathe him , newborns get sick so fast

@peaceinfall, okay thank you!

Lotion is okay, I had a premie baby and they advised it for moisture to the skin. Just don't apply to genital area, belly button area and face.

I used coconut oil or Shea Butter