Aveeno Baby Review: I have often eluded to the fact that Monkey has eczema, its something which he has had since he was six weeks old. As a first time mum I discovered it because I thought his nappy had leaked! In fact it was the backs of his knees were weeping. I was shocked because it occurred less than two hours after leaving the house when they were perfectly fine. Thankfully the doctors fitted us in straight away and thats when we were told he had eczema.
To say we have been fighting it ever since may sound a little melodramatic but if you have lived with a child with eczema it can definitely feel like that! At four and half I can not remember Monkey’s skin ever feeling soft like Kippers.
- He has to have cotton clothing and sheets, even playing dress up can set his skin off.
- We have to be aware of his allergies which can trigger an episode – animals and dust being the most likely.
- Most nights he will have anti histamine and he sleeps in scratch sleeves. Which can look a bit like a straight jacket and we have had some odd looks!
- Hes not able to get himself dressed because he needs to have cream put on morning and evening
There have been times when the scratching is so bad he makes himself bleed and we know if he is under the weather then its likely his skin will suffer. We have even been to the out of hours because he got out the bath one night looking like he had been scalded! I know children who have been dealt a lot worse hand but it can be difficult and since there is no cure the only thing we have to do is rely on super strength steroid cream and emollient. We move from one cream to the next hoping for a wonder cure and never actually getting one.
So forgive me when I sound a little sceptical of yet another new cream onto the market…! A close family member who shall remain nameless suggested we try out Aveeno Baby which is brand new into the UK market. Already fans of Aveeno it seemed like a good idea, but I could not help but eye roll at Hubby. After all everyone claims to have the answer or an opinion on the best cream so it gets a bit frustrating.
So against my better judgement we gave it ago for a few days. And I discovered theres something different about this cream. I found that in the mornings when I went to put cream on before getting up that I could still feel the softness of the cream I had put on the evening before. Normally it would sink in straight away and you would be reapplying it instantly wondering if you had done that bit!
We continued to use it, and his trouble areas such as behind his knees no longer need any steroid cream to keep them from flaring. Yes they are still a little pink but they are not itchy, or dry or cracked like they were. We have been using it now for a month and his skin is the best I have seen it in Winter ever! I can send him to school knowing that he will not sit scratching his wrists or ankles and come back bleeding. He had developed a sore spot right on the corner of his mouth and because of the Baby Aveeno it didn’t develop any further, despite the fact that its constantly licked!
I suffer this time of year with my eyes. The skin dries up completely and starts to prickle making them itch and before I know it I also have eczema and can not wear make up of any sort. My usual expensive eye cream has been discontinued, I was searching eBay in the hope I may find one last pot. I have been using a little bit of the Aveeno Baby around my eye area and its working wonders!
I can not recommend this cream enough!
After speaking with them at a recent event they had kindly sent me samples of their bath emollient and nappy barrier cream. The bath emollient gives fantastic bubbles something which Monkey never has and doesn’t leave that slippy residue that other emollients can. Kipper is teething and his bum was getting very sore and so I have been using the barrier cream at each change which has made a massive difference. I really would not trust any other cream now on their skin. You can buy the full range exclusively at Boots, however they lovely people at Aveeno have given me another set for a giveaway, one lucky winner will receive:
- Baby Soothing Relief Emollient Wash 354ml
- Baby Soothing Relief Emollient Cream 223ml
- Baby Daily Care Barrier Cream 100ml
Please enter via the Gleam application below and note the T&Cs: The giveaway has now ended but I have some other giveaways running which you can find on my Blog Giveaways Page.
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We were given the same set of samples in return for this post, I write complete and honest reviews. This really has changed our skincare regime and Monkey’s eczema has cleared up as long as we continue to apply the cream.
104 Responses
Oh wow. We tired Aveeno baby products in America when we were there about 3/4 years ago and was really disappointed when we couldn’t get it here when we got home. Great to see you can get it over here now!
Thanks for the chance xx Karen Cowley
Love to win this fab bundle for my grandson, his mummy has been using this cream on him and it really is working wonders
a fantastic giveaway
Wonderful prize. Some family members have eczema.
fingers crossed
yes please, what a great giveaway
My little niece suffers with eczema on and off, it just pops up everywhere doesn’t it, seemingly at random!
This would be wonderful for my nephew that’s due early next year 🙂
thanks for the giveaway xx
Aveeno works great x
What a fab prize to win
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize for charity, to go to Romania.
Wow this is interesting to know, will be getting some for my little one now.
Love Aveeno products, they are always so gentle, thank you so much for the chance 🙂 x
Would like to try this on my son who has eczema
I’m such a huge fan of Aveeno! I suffer with eczema around my eyes and Aveeno is one of the only things that help. I’m so pleased they’ve bought out a baby range too, and so pleased it’s working for your family!
lovely prize
I’d love to win this for my new nephew!
started using aveeno recently its great i would love to win this for my nephew
Lovely Giveaway
Many thanks for this giveaway
Would love these goodies for my my little girl
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This would be perfect for my grandson, thanks for the chance x
Aveeno products are really good
Oh fantastic giveaway my friend is due her baby soon
would love to win for my little man whose 12 weeks old 🙂
Thanks for the comp, looks like a great prize, thanks again!
My niece turned out to be allergic to Johnsons baby products so she has Aveeno now! Her mum says it’s amazing so I’d love to win some more for her!
Thanks for the chance. A really useful prize.
Lovely giveaway thank you, and hope you are your family have a wonderful Christmas x
I use Aveeno cream and body wash on my little boy. It seems to really help keep his eczema at bay on a day to day basis. I really understand how tough it can be when your child has a bad flare up and the world and his wife have an opinion on where you are going wrong and what you should use. I have yet to try Aveeno baby.
perfect for our little boy
This looks like a great bundle – and those photos are super cute! 🙂
My son has eczema would really like to try it to help him
I’d be so happy to win this!
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Fingers crossed this is a lovely prize!
I use avenue on my little girl but didn’t know they did these other products!
id love to try this
Lovely prize. Thanks for the opportunity
May try this for myself, would share it with grandson as well
Great prize love to try on my son
I love Aveeno, I use it and I use it on my 2 kiddies. Will be using it on surprise baby number 3 due in May too! 🙂
Expecting baby number 2 in April so these would be handy! Fingers crossed.
What a fab prize – thank you x
Fantastic products and a super prize!
Aveeno is all I will use on my girl. It’s excellent.
Would love to win this for my new granddaughter due mid January
my little girl has eczema, using eumovate currently n oilatum but would love to try this
Great prize, perfect for my grand-daughter, thanks.
Such a good brand!
Fab giveaway!!
I have a nasty patch of eczema on one elbow and I don’t want to use a steroid cream
Wonderful prize to giveaway, especially based on your thoughtson the product
started using Aveeno two years ago after wasting money on expensive products. It is perfect for my really sensitive skin and the new baby range sounds excellent
Great prize thank you
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Aveeno is a big hit in our house. My 5 year old suffers with really dry and flakey skin but this really helps
Looks lovely x
wow, fab prize, would love to win your competition
This would be perfect for our new grandson
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I havent tried Aveeno but my friends use it and say its great
I have never tried Aveeno Baby but am an avid user of their adult creams. They are great for my extremely dry and sensitive skin. I would love these to put away for our new addition due in July!
Thank you for the lovely giveaway xx
Love aveeno products! thanks for the chance
Would like to try this on my son who has eczema
I love Aveeno products, my daughter gets dry itchy skin and the doctor advised me to use these products and they are great
Perfect for my neice and her new baby girl wouldnt mind some myself too as it makes my skin beautiful
Aveeno products are fabulous. Only thing my gran would use.
Have a Nephew who has eczema. will have to try it on him we’ve tried all sorts of different lotions and creams.
Lovely giveaway
This would be really useful for my new nephew.
I call this the miracle cream, its absolutely fantastic, thanks for the giveaway, fingers crossed 😀
as a mum with a child with sensitive skin I find aveeno is great for keeping moisture locked into the skin for longer and without any reactions
Such a useful prize!
Safe and quality baby skincare products are not as easy to find as one might think. Thank you for this giveaway.
Great prize, thankyou x
Ive had excema all my life (now almost 40) and I am an Aveeno user it never irritates my skin and always leaves it silky smooth 🙂
Great prize xx
All my kids have had eczema.only found out about aveeno with my youngest child. Brilliant product!
grandson wants this
Really usefull prize, thanks for the chance to win it x
These would be perfect for my baby girl. Thanks for the chance x
Thanks for this, it would be perfect for my little nephew.
Thanks for the chance would be perfect for my cousins little girl xx
i would love to try these out with my baby boy
My daughter has soriosis and this would be amazing to try
Would absolutely love this! My little man has a severe milk intolerance which has only recently been diagnosed an currently he is suffering terribly with Nappy Rash to the point somedays I can barely get a nappy on him and his poor bottom bleeds from how sore it gets! I have been looking for something new to try and this sounds brilliant! Would love to try for my little man thank you x
What a lovely giveaway. I would love to try these products
Fantastic prize, thanks for the chance
these products would be great for my little granddaughter who has very sensitive skin and occasional eczema flareups.
I love Aveeno. We got prescribed some for my son for his eczema when he was first born but now I have to fight for it every time I put in a prescription 🙁
this sounds like the answer to long nights of itching and angry red skin!
Love aveeno products
This would be lovely should i win, Thanks for the chance
This is a great prize – thanks for the competition.
Aww poor thing! My toddler recently had eczema problem too behind his knees and I must admit that the Aveeno cream worked like MAGIC! It disappeared in just a few days!