Baby & Kids Eczema-Prone Skin Care
Caring for a baby or child with dry, itchy-feeling, eczema-prone skin can feel like a full-time job. Our founders live with eczema-prone skin themselves, and many of our customers are parents looking for a simple, gentle routine. This guide covers the products families reach for most, how to build a bath-to-bedtime routine, and when to check in with your pediatrician.
Every child's skin is different. This page is general skincare information, not medical advice. Talk with your pediatrician or a pediatric dermatologist before starting any new product on an infant, and right away if skin is broken, weeping, crusted, warm or looks infected.
Start with a gentle, fragrance-free cream
Our Original Skin-Soothing Cream is made with organic honey, beeswax, almond oil, olive oil, sunflower oil and aloe, with 1% colloidal oatmeal as the active skin protectant. It is steroid-free, has no added fragrance, and carries the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.
If anyone in your home has a tree-nut allergy, choose the Nut-Free Skin-Soothing Cream. It swaps the almond and olive oils for grapeseed oil, keeps the 1% colloidal oatmeal, and is made on dedicated equipment. Read more on our nut-free eczema cream guide.
A simple bath-to-bedtime routine
- Bathe briefly in lukewarm water. Use a mild cleanser, such as our Fragrance-Free Oatmeal Comfort Bubble Bath or the gentle Soothing Body Wash (contains lavender oil).
- Pat dry, leaving skin a little damp. Avoid rubbing with the towel.
- Moisturize within a few minutes. Warm a dime-sized amount of Skin-Soothing Cream between your fingers and apply it to dry, rough-feeling spots. Follow with the Oatmeal Body Lotion for all-over moisture.
- Keep touch-ups easy. The Gentle Face and Body Lotion Stick is mess-free for the diaper bag, car or backpack. It contains chamomile and lavender essential oils, so patch-test first.
Want everything in one box? The Child Eczema Starter Kit includes the cream (Original or Nut-Free), body wash, body lotion, lotion stick and a lip balm.
Tips parents tell us help
- Patch test first. Apply a small amount to an unaffected area and wait to see how skin responds before using more widely.
- A little goes a long way. Our cream is rich and thick. Natural oils can soften in warm rooms, so give the jar a stir if it separates.
- Choose soft, breathable fabrics like cotton, and wash new clothes before wearing.
- Keep nails short and consider cotton mittens or cotton gloves at night for older kids.
- Write down possible triggers (new detergents, heat, sweat, certain fabrics) and share them with your pediatrician.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Eczema Honey on my baby?
Many parents use our Original and Nut-Free creams on babies and toddlers. Always patch-test first. For young infants (especially under 6 months), or for broken, weeping or infected-looking skin, check with your pediatrician before use.
Is the cream fragrance-free and steroid-free?
Yes. Both the Original and Nut-Free Skin-Soothing Creams are steroid-free with no added fragrance. You can see every ingredient in the Drug Facts panel on each product page.
The cream contains honey and beeswax. Is that a concern?
Our creams contain honey and beeswax, so they are not suitable for anyone with an allergy to bee products. If your child has known allergies, review the full ingredient list with your pediatrician or allergist first.
How often should I apply it?
The label directions are to apply evenly to skin, 1 to 3 times a day as needed. Many families apply right after bath time and again before bed.
Which cream should I choose, Original or Nut-Free?
Original contains almond oil. Nut-Free uses grapeseed oil instead and is made on dedicated equipment. Both contain 1% colloidal oatmeal. If there is any tree-nut allergy in your household, choose Nut-Free.
When should we see a doctor?
Stop use and ask a doctor if skin gets worse, or if symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and come back within a few days. See your pediatrician promptly for skin that is cracked and weeping, crusted, painful, or accompanied by fever.
Looking for more? Read our Baby Eczema 101 guide or find Eczema Honey near you.