Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion while Breastfeeding

Q: My doctor has prescribed me Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion , what should I do?

Definitely, Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

Q: If I am using Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion , will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion

American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical experts exclusively recommend to breastfeed the baby for first 6 months. Once you introduce baby to other foods it is recommended to breastfeed for at least first year of babys life. Taking medication while breastfeeding could be tricky as most drugs pass in breast milk. In this article we will evaluate Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion for its safety in breastfeeding.

What is Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion used for?

Helps prevent and temporarily protects chafed, chapped or cracked skin Helps prevent and protect from the drying effects of wind and cold weather

Brief: Skin Protectant

Can I continue breastfeeding if I am using Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion? How long does it stays in breast milk?

Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion safe for breastfeeding

As per our analysis Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion contains only one ingredient and that is Dimethicone. We have analyzed Dimethicone and it seems to be safe to use Dimethicone while breastfeeding, that means usage of Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion shall be safe while breastfeeding. Below you can check more details of Dimethicone usage in breastfeeding. We recommend you to go through provided detailed analysis as below take decision accordingly.

Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion Breastfeeding Analsys

Dimethicone while Breastfeeding

Safe

CAS Number: 9006-65-9

Dimethicone is a fluid type of silicone with a methyl as organic group radical. Silicones are polymers of silicon tied to oxygen atoms with high molecular weight (see information on silicone and dimethicone). Dimethicone is water repellent and it is used in creams, dressings for skin protection and pediculicides. An activated form of Dimethicone is Simethicone that is used for treatment of flatulence (see info on Simethicone) At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found. Because it is not absorbed through the skin or orally along with a high molecular weight, excretion into breast milk in significant amount or absorption by the infant gut is highly unlikely. See below the information of these related products:

I already used Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion and meanwhile I breastfed my baby should I be concerned?

It is always a good idea to keep your healthcare provider or doctor informed about your drug usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding but if you have not informed your doctor about Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion and have used it then do not panic as Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion is mostly safe in breastfeeding and should not cause any harm to your baby.

My doctor has prescribed me Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion, what should I do?

Definitely, Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.

If I am using Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion, will my baby need extra monitoring?

No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion

Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing | Dimethicone Lotion in breastfeeding?

US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700

Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week