Baby Eczema Care Products That Work

The plan was to wait until Eczema Awareness Month, in November, to talk about this. BUT now is as good a time as any to get prepared and stay prepared for the dry Winter months. In this post you'll get tips to manage flare ups on baby's skin or how I managed at least. 

In another blog post, I shared about pregnancy surprises but then there are also surprises way after the 4th Trimester (Quarter or Quartmester if we’re literally speaking haha). Like surprise - your baby has eczema! Have no fear mama - this is quite common in babies nowadays and can be managed with a combination of home care products and or prescription medication. (Although I’m sharing what products have worked for me, always consult with your child’s healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and a treatment plan).

What is Eczema?

Eczema is (as you would have found out) a skin condition that may result in irritation, itchy skin, scaly skin, red or lightened patches (depending on skin tone) etc.

In order to manage eczema, the dry and inflamed skin needs to be soothed and moisturized. 

3 Step Plan for Managing Baby Eczema

1. Daily bath of no more than 15 minutes using a gentle paraben free formula with as little fragrance and irritants as possible. 

2. Dry areas prone to moisture and sweating and pat dry or air dry areas prone to dryness and apply vaseline to the dry areas. Vaseline is great for locking in moisture and helping to heal dry skin. It's also good to use on baby's face. While regular use of vaseline, on the face, would cause an adult face to breakout it doesn't do the same for babies. 

3. For stubborn excema that does not get better with the above two step moisture lock, I used prescription medication and applied according to the directions. 

 Products I Used for Baby Eczema 

1. Aveeno Baby Eczema Care line of products. These work because they contain colloidal oats and other herbs that have soothing properties.

2. Cetaphil Baby Eczema line of products

3. (Diluted) Dr. Bonners Baby Castille Soap

4. Live Clean Baby line of products 

5. Vaseline (as mentioned above) to lock in moisture.

For cold and wintry countries that rely on heat be sure to make sure that there is enough humidity in the air to prevent babies skin from drying out. A vaporizer or humidifier is useful to ensure that there is enough moisture in your home or baby's room.

For a list of other products recommended by the Excema Society of Canada visit: https://eczemahelp.ca/seal-products

Amazon Prime: 5 Mom Perks

Another great must have for new moms or just busy moms who need extra time in the day 😅 is Amazon Prime!
Here are 5 things that new moms will love and appreciate about Amazon Prime:

1. Amazon Prime membership can help you keep on top of your baby, home, self care and even some grocery essentials with subscriptions (read power of automation). You can subscribe for all your baby essentials that do run out like Vaseline, formula, wipes, diapers and the list goes on.

2. Speaking of Diapers; Amazon Prime members also get 20% off the cost of Diaper subscriptions. 

 3. Free Same Day/2 Day Shipping for Prime members is also a good perk when you need your baby essentials pronto but don’t have the time (or energy) to visit the store. 😅

 

4. One of my favourite Prime benefits would have to be the self care options for moms (read Amazon Video and Amazon Reading). You can get Prime Video on your TV (with Amazon Fire TV Stick or even Roku) on your tablet device and on your Android or iPhone. Amazon Reading is a fairly new perk where you can read hundreds of titles for free! There really is nothing like a good show or a good read to relax the mind every now and again. My favourite show on Prime Video right now is Hanna! 💁‍♀️

 5. Finally, if you’re a mom who loves a good deal then you will love that Prime Membership gets you early access to lightening deals (read deep discounts) throughout the year and to member exclusive shopping events like Prime Day. 💃

~ You’re welcome 🤗🎁🛍

Vaseline: The Ultimate Diaper Rash Blocker

Now to talk about an experience that can scare any new mom and some seasoned ones too and that’s the first time baby gets a diaper rash. The last thing a mom wants is to see her little one uncomfortable and in pain; so here’s how new moms can prevent it from happening in the first place.

Step 1: Be sure that baby is wearing the correct size diaper. It’s especially important for chunkier babies who may be prone to skin irritation around the thighs.

Step 2: Change diapers often and on time. During each diaper change, properly wipe all of baby’s private area that is covered under the diaper which includes the genitals + inner thighs and the bum area. Be sure to completely dry the area with a clean rag after wiping.

Step 3: Apply a generous amount of petroleum jelly to the entire area covered by the diaper. A popular and well trusted brand is Vaseline but any petroleum jelly should work fine.

Remember it’s important to complete all these steps each time during the diaper change, to prevent diaper rash.

Disclaimer: Despite our best efforts as moms and despite following these steps, diaper rash could still occur for a number of other reasons including allergic reaction to a specific diaper etc. It’s important to seek medical help from your child’s doctor if the rash sticks around for more than a couple days after using diaper rash ointment. 

What steps do you take to make sure your baby is diaper rash free?