Bio Oil - Pregnancy - BabyExpert

mel_71

07/12/2009 at 06:40

Hi Laides

I'm GC from baby!!!

My little girl had surgery this week on her tummy and has a big wound at the mo

When its healed I am hoping to use Bio Oil to help reduce the scarring. I have loads left from my PG, BUT i threw out the instruciton leaftlet and box!!! I was wondeirng if any of you lovely ladies who are using it would mind checking your instruction leaftet to see if it would be suitable for a 7 motnh old?

Thks!!

Autumn_79

07/12/2009 at 06:44

Hi Mel, I have no experience of using bio oil as we are just TTC, but years ago when I was about 14 I had an operation on my feet to remove extra bone growth. The Dr advised that I rub a small amount of olive oil into the scars once or twice a day to help reduce the scaring. I had a slight infection in one and I was still advised it was ok to use. Just a thought, but you should check with your Dr 1st, just in case. Best wishes to your LO for a speedy recovery.
xx
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MusoMami

07/12/2009 at 07:02

Hi, I've got bio oil but I'm afraid I also threw out the box and leaflet. Sorry, bit of a pointless post but didn't want to read and run!
MM

PB_Mcgee

07/12/2009 at 07:25

Hi Hun,

I checked the website for you and it doesnt mention babies..although says can be used on sensitive skin.

I think it would be ok to use...maybe send them an e-mail via the link below

http://www.bio-oil.com/en/contact/index

PB Mcgee

babybarbarella Platinum member

07/12/2009 at 09:21

Your poor daughter

I've actually found vitamin E oil (applied directly from the capsule) better than bio-oil for scars. When I was younger I suffered a very bad chemical burn on my chest. The doctors said I would be permanently scarred. My mom suggested I try vitamin E oil and it worked wonders - I have absolutely no scarring whatsoever. I would envisage no problems using this on a child but you are definitely best checking with your doctor/nurse as they will probably have specific recommendations about care for the wound.

Hope she makes a speedy recovery with minimal scarring
Anna

mel_71

07/12/2009 at 09:34

Thank you!!

I have emailed Bio Oil and will check wiht the dr about the vitamin e oil!

mummabear

07/12/2009 at 10:05

I hope your dd has a speedy recovery from her op.

Vit E oil from the capsule does work wonders for scars, I have used it myself. As it's a natural oil I can only assume it would be safe for a 7mth old but best to check.

The Bio Oil can be used for baby massage, which I intend to do when my lo is a little older (he is only 16 days and Im using an olive oil baby balm).

emmasmummyxxxxx Platinum member

07/12/2009 at 12:28

hi if you can't use bio oil then i've found aloe vera gel to be very good for scars.
hope she recovers quickly x

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