https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:57:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-eczema-4#post-2917666 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:28:05 +0000 Clementine12 2917666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: I bathe every other or every third - kid gets dirty. Interesting about aquaphor - that's not something I'd heard. I'll have to try that spot test.</p> <p>@bees_knees: I'll have to look into this! </p> <p>@Chuckles: ah that makes sense thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-eczema-4#post-2917665 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:21:20 +0000 Chuckles 2917665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I remembered reading somewhere (or our pediatrician told me, I don't remember) that Aquaphor is a good barrier, but not really a moisturizer. We have had great results layering Eucerin baby lotion underneath aquaphor. The aquaphor keeps it on and prevents her diaper and clothes from rubbing on the spots that have eczema. We also used basic cortisone cream on a really bad spot on her forehead, layered under aquaphor, and it cleared up quickly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-eczema-4#post-2917660 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:36:49 +0000 bees_knees 2917660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Vanicream is the BEST lotion for eczema. Can be found at Target/Amazon/etc. Any other lotion makes my kids’ eczema even worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-eczema-4#post-2917648 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:42:33 +0000 PinkElephant 2917648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following with interest. My almost 4 year old has always had one patch of eczema on the back of her neck, and is having TERRIBLE flare-ups on her thighs this summer. We also had some prescription creams/steroids for when she scratches it/it gets infected, but would love ideas for preventative measures. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-eczema-4#post-2917629 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:26:43 +0000 Ms. RV 2917629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How often are you bathing her? DD had bad eczema and we only bathed her once a week because any more would cause flare ups. Also, have you identified the source (or if there is one)? If she sensitive to laundry detergent then you won't see improvement so long as she is still wearing clothes.</p> <p>I couldn't use Aquaphor because of lanolin, so we used Aveeno Eczema Nighttime Balm and it worked great. </p> <p>Also, come.to think of it, try doing a spot test on a place that doesn't have eczema with the Aquaphor to make sure it actually isn't contributing to the flare ups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-eczema-4#post-2917573 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:00:28 +0000 Clementine12 2917573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD2 is 7 mo and has some stubborn eczema in her arm creases and on her back. Doc has us trying hydrocortisone and aquaphor, and using Cetaphil for bathtime. Some days it looks q bit better but I'm not seeing a big improvement.</p> <p>What does this cycle look like - should I be seeing improvements? I have permission to use the cream for 2 weeks and we're just finishing week 1. Dd is not bothered. I don't want to spend money on eczema products unless they're going to actually work. Any advice? </p>