Nothing can be worse than seeing your baby covered with red, dry or scaly skin that they can't stop scratching. Constant scratching can lead to the worsening of the eczema and possible infection. Not only that, the itchiness can keep your baby awake at night which is distressing for everyone. To stop the itching, the best thing you can do is to keep your baby's skin moist by applying a generous amount of eczema cream several times a day, especially after a bath. This helps prevent the skin from becoming dry and itchy.
So, what is the best eczema cream to use on your baby's itchy skin? Whilst topical medications such as steroid creams and ointments are commonly prescribed for eczema, many parents do not want to use them on their babies. This could be because their skin is so delicate and their internal organs are so immature that they think it might not be safe. Using a mild steroid cream sparingly can help clear up eczema quickly. You might want to think about a more natural and a safer option.
To help you decide on a cream, we will look at three different eczema creams specially formulated for babies.
Gentle Naturals Baby Eczema Cream
This is a super rich moisturizing cream which is fragrance-free. It contains petrolatum and dimethicone which form a barrier on the skin to prevent moisture loss as well as aloe vera, calendula, jojoba oil, apricot oil, soybean oil, vitamin A and vitamin D. All these ingredients help to soothe, moisturize and heal irritated skin. All you have to do is massage a generous amount onto your baby's skin after a bath. Many parents have reported that this eczema cream really works for their baby, clearing up the eczema and making the skin soft. On the negative side, the cream comes in a 4oz tube which does not last very long and is not cheap.
Exederm Intensive Baby Moisturizer
Exederm was awarded the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance in March 2009. If you're looking to avoid chemicals, the makers of this cream claim that it contains no fragrances, colors or dyes, parabens, lanolin, SLS or SLES, propylene glycol, formaldehyde or phthalates. It has a concentration of well-proven ingredients which deeply moisturize dry, delicate skin and sooth red, cracked or itchy skin. It is light and non-greasy and is recommended for children of all ages. This eczema cream seems to come highly recommended and is value for money.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream
The Aveeno brand has been recommended by pediatricians for many years. Their baby soothing relief moisture cream is enriched with colloidal oatmeal, soy and milk proteins which all help to restore moisture and relieve dry and itchy skin. It is non-greasy and is absorbed easily and quickly into the skin. It's clinically proven to moisturize for up to 24 hours. Being fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, it won't irritate the most sensitive of skins and can be used every day. You can buy this product in pharmacies and drug stores, but it can be a bit pricey. However, many parents have found that this eczema cream really works for their children.
There are so many types of eczema cream available, that it may take a bit of trial and error to find the one that suits you best. It is always best to consult your dermatologist for advice on the best eczema creams on the market. Using a good eczema cream every day is vital in keeping your baby's skin moist, hydrated and protected. I hope that you will find the best eczema cream for your baby so that you can have a happy and healthy child.
