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Posted: 29 September 2008 at 2:49pm | IP Logged

Elliott is 2 wks 2day and for the last few days his skin has started peeling just like he has sunburn (he doesn't but that's what it looks like) is this normal?  I have been using olive oil twice a day but it seems 2 b getting worse does any1 have ne other ideas?

Posted: 29 September 2008 at 3:02pm | IP Logged

Blimey it seems so long ago that eds was that tiny.

I would recommend checking it out with your Health Visitor, or GP just to be on the safe side but if he seems happy in himself it could be nothing.

Have you changed his bubble bath or washing powders?

How often do you bath him? It could be (just guessing) that he is being bathed too often and its affecting his skin.

Where is the skin peeling? Is it all over or just one area? If you have eczema in the family it cold be that - although it normally starts between 2 and 4 months with patches of dry red skin around the face, ears, in the creases of the neck, elbows and knees.

(Edit: Have been looking in my books and one said if you have changed milks or have weaned from the breast then eczema can occur - also when foods are changed even in you if you are breastfeeding (most commanly eggs, dairy, wheat) or skin irratents such as pet fur, wool or washing powders)

Hope that helps a bit but I think the HV is your best option.

Posted: 29 September 2008 at 4:10pm | IP Logged

Hi hun i had it with both my boys.... my health visitor at the time said it was normal and to use aquesious (sp) cream rub it on and use in the bath too.

You can get it from pharmacies.

Posted: 29 September 2008 at 8:21pm | IP Logged

Strange! Either I've lost my memory (always possible) or Edward never went through this.

I'm sure thats your answer then hun!