Talc anyone??

[twinkle84]

Silly question I know, but who uses talc on babies and why? I was just wondering, it does smell nice but what's it's purpose and does it not dry their skin out? Thanks x

 

[Lacey's Mummy]

I don't cos Charley's skin's so sensitive! I don't really know what it's used for!

 

[twinkle84]

I know, I feel stupid but really don't understand it's purpose got a few tubs of it bought! I think maybe it helps to dry after baths maybe? But you don't want to dry their skin up! No I wouldn't use on Charlie of sensitive skIn x

 

[mablestarr]

I think talc is meant to help prevent rashes etc caused by wet nappies, but nappies are so absorbent now that I don't think talc is really needed. I also remember reading somewhere that as talc is so fine it can be inhaled in and can cause problems in young babies - not sure if thats true or just more over cautious recommendations!!

I have some talc - it smells lovely its that Johnsons bedtime stuff - but have only used it on tomos once, so I'm keeping the rest for myself xxxx

 

[twinkle84]

Ow didn't know that marble star, more scarey stuff they want to make their minds up!! Good idea to use on self xx

 

[twinkle84]

Ps might save it for after swimming maybe?!

 

[mablestarr]

Yeah after swimming I think it will be a god send as i'm sure it will help get clothes back on easier and keep little crevices nice and dry. xx

 

[rbryan0205]

i use it after every bath for amelia it helps make all her creases nice and dry so stops her getting sore x

 

[Stunned]

I don't use talc cos I'm allergic to it! I managed to grow up fine without talc and I'm sure my Eva will be fine without too.

 

[flexilexi394]

my friend uses it on her babys arm pits and legs after bath time to stop clothes rubbing, i wanted to eat talc so badly when i was pregnant!

 

[Rósa]

I wouldn't use talc, and especially on girls, research has shown that women have had talc deposits found on there ovaries etc, I suppose there are more openings for girls then boys, its also fine so can be inhaled easily

 

[xxbeckyxx]

I bought talc cos I love the smell of babies covered in talc, but everything I've read about it puts me off! I will probably use it when Lizzie is a bit older

 

[flexilexi394]

i got liquid talc from asda, it dries like powder but is like cream out the tube, i use it every now and then where the nappy sits

 

[Piglet10]

i didnt use talc at start as so many people said not to....... and now i use it every day lol and have done from 3 months or so..... it helps keep her skin nice and soft and means after a bath shes properly dried and smells lush!! tbh i do tend to sprinkle the top of her lady bits and not all over just incase lol sorry if tmi... i also love it in her creases where she is chubby as helps them..... i dont put under her chin either..... xxx

 

[inky]

Ive never used talc, we're getting on just fine without it!

 

[twinkle84]

Thanks everyone - im thinking we can manage just fine without talc and use for after swimming! xx

 

[K&A]

I LOVE TALC!! For myself

i use it on Jack after his bath in his creases (including arm pits) and if i don't use it in his nappies he gets nappy rash so i sprinkle a tiny amount in the nappy.

I use ASDA little angels baby talc x

 

[Baby Bean]

I use talc with ella after swimming and her baths to make sure she's dry, am careful not to use around her girly bits tho!

 

[tinkerbell86]

i use in h's creases after a bath!!! But thats it!!

 

[Rheych]

I have used it on Jack but his skin has gone well dry so had to cake him in vaseline today