Humidifier

Yeah - you can slather them up from the start. I don't use a humidifier unless they're sick, and have pretty much the same opinion as Tara. It's one of those things you pick up when you're at the drugstore getting a prescription filled. I wouldn't put one in a newborn's room.

Plus, her skin will be nice and soft for a good long while.

[Urowife]

We use aquaphor for really dry skin and regular baby lotion as well. You can just do a spot test on a bit of skin if you are worried about reactions.

We use the humidifier to relieve stuffy noses. In DD's room, I have to close the door at night to keep out noises, and the heating vent doesn't close all the way, so it gets SUPER dry to the point where you feel like you can't breathe! If you don't have that problem, you probably don't need the humidifier.