is his skin really dry or just rashing out? is it very warm where you are? if it is a heat rash sometimes powder will work. don't use a lot. put it on your hands and then rub it on his body. if he has dry skin flaking? sometimes this is just a newborn thing. the skin usually peels the first month or so from the fluid he was living inside your womb. if it is more than that aquaphor is very good and very safe for babies. what is his name and how much did he weigh?