Motherlylove Bouncing Baby Natural Baby Oil is well aware of how sensitive a newborn baby's skin is. Babies have very dry skin when they are born as they have been'immersed in the amniotic fluid for 9 months. It is important to start hydrating the skin when the midwife says it is safe to do so. This is usually 7 ' 10 days after the birth. No essential oils are used. Baby skin is more permeable and sensitive than adults, so we have avoided using essential oils for newborns.