Spots due to massaging, need advice!

[futuremum]

Hi there!

I started massaging Thomas yesterday because of his bad constipation (still there) but because it was easter week end, i had no oil so i took a massage gel I bought from a shop. But Thomas'skin is all spotty now, on the arms legs chest, almost everywhere. I read that those gel stop moisture to penetrate the skin...

So i gave him a good bath but did not use any lotion at all to let the skin breathe. Should I still put some lotion as he has dry skin or leave it until it gets better?

 

[beanie]

It sounds like he has had an allergic reaction. I would personally leave it for a bit, if it gets worse or doesn't clear up then seek medical advice. In future I would recommend organic sunflower oil for massaging as it is one of the purest, nut based oils can also cause reactions. If using a new oil do a skin check 24 hours before hand, put a bit of oil on the inside of their arm and if no reaction shows in 24 hours the oil is ok to use. Hope his skin clears soon xxx

 

[emilia]

I use cold pressed olive oil with few drops of lavender.
Hope rash clears up soon!! Let us know how you get on.
Emilia xx