Conference moira::parenting

    renee,
    
    I used pure cocoa butter.  You smell like a chocolate chip cookie, but
    it feels wonderful.  The stuff I bought comes in solid bars which
    "melt" against your skin as you rub it over your tummy.
    
    meg

    
    
    Renee,
    
    I have very dry/sensitive skin and I find that Lubriderm
    (both morning and night) works very well.
    
    Also, "Dew-It" by Biolage is very nice.
    
    Kristin
    
    35.5 weeks and counting!  Yippie!!!  *8^)

    
    Renee,
    
    I also use a cocoa butter stick.  {Keep in fridge when not in use}.
    I purchased it at The Body Shop at the Pheasant Lane mall in NH.
    It was pricey - about $10.00 for a 2 oz. stick but definitely worth
    it because it certainly relieves the itching.
    
    I also use Lubriderm on my arms and legs and it works okay.
    
    Good luck!
    
    -Patty   13 weeks and counting........

I'm using Eucerin ointment on the parts that seem dry.

I use it with success on my hands in the winter also -- they are
prone to chapping and opening up.

My belly is growing faster this time than last -- 2 babies.

Beryl

    I used anything I could get my hands on -- usually baby lotion or
    Lubriderm.  I also have had good luck with any of the Vaseline
    Intensive Care products.
    
    Remember to hydrate from the inside, too.  These office buildings
    are terribly dry.  It pays to drink plenty of water, whether you're
    pregnant or not.
    
    Kate

    
    At the recommendation of my Dr. for dry skin, I've been using
    Moisturel.  Though I'll warn you - it's Very expensive (I thought). 
    About $8.00 for a pump bottle.  But it works WONDERFULLY, and seems to
    stick with you a little better after a shower.  The Vaseline ones that
    I've used in the past, as soon as you take a shower, I'm all dried out
    again.  Eucerin is greasy - similar to Keri Lotion - so I prefer not to
    use that.
    
    **BUT** this is even better than the moisturizers ... if you're tired
    of dry skin, you HAVE to try this ... it's reasonably new to the
    market, and is called
    
    Jergen's Body Shampoo.  I've only seen it come with a body sponge as
    well.  It's $3.00-4.00, and is supposed to be enough for 50+ showers. 
    You use it instead of soap.  I've been using it for about a week, and
    the difference in my skin is dramatic.  I still prefer to use a
    moisturizer, but if I forget, or don't have time, my skin doesn't feel
    all dried out and tight or itchy.  
    
    And the sponge it comes with is wonderful too.  There's a "rough" side,
    and a "soft" side, and it's just so Refreshing!  With 3 kids, I can use
    all the refreshment I can get! (gawd, I feel like a walking
    commercial).  Seriously, I don't usually recommend things like this,
    but to me, this is the best thing since pacifiers and VCRs!  
    
    

    I've found that Avon's Moisture Therapy Body Lotion for Extremely
    dry skill works excellent!  I'm very active, and used to jog at
    lunchtime - this included taking a shower.  I immediately noticed the
    difference in my skin after using the Avon.  You can feel the water
    bead off your skin.  The price is reasonable, ~$8.00 for 14 ounces
    
    Jessi - 20 weeks and counting!  :^)

    I've been trying different baby oils on my skin to get an idea of what
    I want to use (if any) on my little one.  My favorite by far is Baby
    Magic Rich and Creamy baby oil, it is at least as good if not better
    than my favorite skin cream, Curel.  It seems like with most baby oils
    if I miss even one day my skin is all dry and terribly flaky, but with
    both of these products my skin doesn't dry out nearly as bad.  Another
    thing that may help a lot throught the winter is a humidifier.
    
    Sandy (39 weeks and 6 days! I'm actually at home on short term
    disability as I write...)