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How do you look after your children's skin? Share with HappySkin for a chance to win a £300 voucher

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LucyBMumsnet · 24/03/2020 10:41

This sponsored discussion is now closed. Thank you to everyone who commented below.

If your child has sensitive, dry or eczema-prone skin you’ve likely tried your fair share of moisturisers, creams and even homemade remedies with little success. This is why HappySkin® has created a range of base layer clothing – designed to soothe and protect their delicate skin. Whether you apply gentle topical treatments or ensure you choose comfortable clothes for your child to wear throughout the day, HappySkin® would like to hear your top parenting hacks for keeping your child’s skin happy and healthy.

Here’s what HappySkin has to say: “At HappySkin® we know how important it is to see your child comfortable in their own skin and HappySkin® base layer clothing is designed to help them do just that. For maximum comfort, the garments include off-set, flat seams to ensure minimal irritation. This uniquely designed clothing heals irritated areas for little ones with dry, sensitive or even mild-to-moderate eczema-prone skin.”

What skin condition does your DC have? What treatments have you tried in the past to manage this condition? What’s the strangest home remedy you have tried, and did it work? Is there a certain fabric or style of clothing that your child feels most comfortable in? What would be your top tip to parents of children with the same condition who are struggling to find a solution?

All who share their stories and opinions on this thread will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky MNer will win a £300 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

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How do you look after your children's skin? Share with HappySkin for a chance to win a £300 voucher
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TellMeItsNotTrue · 20/04/2020 16:52

My tip would be buying the cheap character bubble bath etc in poundland, and emptying (using it yourself if your skin is OK) and replacing with something that is kind to sensitive skin, whether prescribed or not

I did this with my eldest and still do with my 5yr old. That way they don't feel like they are missing out / using boring stuff etc but you know it's not going to harm their skin

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feefe · 23/04/2020 00:05

Burts bees baby bee is amazing, it's meant that I've never experienced any skincare issues with my kids. The shampoo and oils are nourishing and take care of their ski from newborn right up until they want they want the more fun fruity smelling stuff! Vaseline is also another natural product that works wonders for the odd area of dry skin.

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TheClitterati · 23/04/2020 16:08

my DD doens't have ecxema but she has quite high anxiety and is very sensitive to any skin products. She can't shampoo/condition her hair in the bath as it makes her itch dreadfully and she hates using any form of cream on her skin.

I give her Omega 3 supplements to help keep her skin from going dry and avoiding creams - works most of the time.

Suncream time can be hell!

with both DD's they are very sensitive to clothing, though they do seem to be growing out of it. I've always had to unpick or remove lables from inside clothing and underware. They mostly like to wear soft cotton knits and have both refused to wear wool from young ages - even wool that doesn't touch the skin.

If an item of clothing is felt on their skin in any negative way, it is outright rejected - it becomes unredeemable.

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Carmen499 · 24/04/2020 05:02

Thanks for all your advice, my son also debuted with atopic eczema 3 years ago and he is only 7 years old, they have been something that has been difficult for us to face but your advice is useful. Grateful
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Hopezibah · 26/04/2020 08:09

All 3 of my children get very dry patches of skin especially during the winter months. My top tip is to keep moisturizing- even when things improve as prevention is better than cure as they say.

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Byrdie · 30/04/2020 15:54

My eldest has eczema and suffers quite badly on her hands which is often set off by the school soap. We bought lots of different creams and some work better than others. She definitely prefers wearing cotton and very soft fabrics but isn't really too fussy and that's score.

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cholmes1507 · 01/05/2020 14:58

Eczema. Tried cutting out dairy which helped. Use E45 cream and add oatmeal to the bath to relieve itching.

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Sierra259 · 02/05/2020 00:28

My youngest is a bit prone to eczema, especially around her mouth. We use a barrier cream like Dermol or Sudocreme for a few days which seems to get rid of it.
Since we've been doing more handwashing during quarantine, her hands have also been very dry, as have mine. Aveeno is the best hand cream I have ever found for that.

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kennythekangaroo · 02/05/2020 10:04

DD is prone to mild eczema and very dry skin.. We have found Aveeno to be the best for her.

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Mysocalledlifexx · 02/05/2020 16:32

I have a baby which i dont use any type of cream as she doesnt need it.
For my children one who is a sn child with a bit of eczema i get cream from the doctor but i do use childs farm as i do find that to be one of the best out there, i use it on myself too, due to breast feeding i want to use something that is safe to use around my baby. The only thing about childs farm is the price so i look out for deals on the products.
What i look for is a product that is safe around babies & young children. Also the way it looks as pretty bottles does help someone want to buy it.
I do use johnsons items as i like they have the pump tops which is easy to use.

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