10 Best Baby Eczema Creams of 2024 

For babies three months of age and older, this is a powerful fragrance-free option. We love the inclusion of protecting colloidal oatmeal along with soothing ceramide-3 and licorice root extract in this cream.

For daily maintenance, this everyday body cream offers 24-hours hydration to keep your baby’s skin smooth and comfortable.

This dermatologist-favorite brand has found that four out of five kids are flare-free after using Eucerin for six months. While there are no guarantees, using a smooth daily cream is a proactive way to prevent painful patches.

Although this cream is free from steroids and fragrances, do be careful to patch test your baby’s skin. Every baby’s skin is different and a small number of moms found this cream to irritate their little ones.

When it comes to moisturizing your baby’s skin, steal a trick from grandma’s book of secrets. Believe it or not, good old fashion baby oil is still one of the most effective moisturizers on the market.

According to dermatologists, people of all ages dealing with eczema can benefit from using baby oil regularly ⁽²⁾. Thanks to the staying power of mineral oil, baby oil will stick around far longer than regular creams and lotions. This coverage locks moisture into your baby’s skin to maintain moisture.

According to Johnson and Johnson, mineral oil will lock in up to ten times more moisture than normal baby lotions. Thanks to the hypoallergenic formula, it’s a smart addition to bathtime for most skin types.

While hydrocortisone is the go-to remedy for itchy eczema, experts are mixed on hydrocortisone use for babies ⁽⁴⁾. To play it safe, many doctors recommend looking for a safer natural fix for itchy skin on babies under two years old. Enter manuka honey to the rescue!

Made with organic medical-grade manuka honey, this cream offers a plant-based organic solution to raw and rough skin. Made in the United States, this non-GMO is free of artificial fragrances.

Another thing we love about this pick is that it’s Climate Pledge Friendly certified. That means that you won’t have annoying and wasteful packaging. Instead, all of the air and water have been removed to reduce the carbon footprint of the packaging ⁽⁵⁾.

Effective against eczema, psoriasis, shingles, rashes, rosacea, and baby acne, this is a powerful addition to any first aid kit.

This hypoallergenic eczema pick stands out amongst the best baby eczema creams as it’s the only overnight colloidal oatmeal balm. Awarded the National Eczema Association Seal, this formula was specially made for babies’ sensitive skin. That means that you don’t need to worry about steroids, parabens, fragrances, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, and other harsh chemicals.

Aveeno is one of the core groups of brands recommended by pediatricians and dermatologists. It’s a favorite with moms and docs alike. While it’s formulated for babies, many families have had success with this hypoallergenic eczema balm on kids of all ages.

Did you know that your skin cells are in hyperdrive overnight? The greatest repair and renewal takes place at night and your baby’s skin is at peak absorption level ⁽⁶⁾. That means this is one of those rare cases when you’ll see results overnight.

For a USDA-certified organic natural moisturizer, Era Organics Healing Ointment for Babies is well worth checking out. This baby balm for sensitive skin is free from harsh chemicals and toxins. Whether you’re facing baby eczema, baby acne, cradle cap, chapped skin, hives, or rashes, try this nutrient-rich hypoallergenic formula.

We love that it’s made with USDA-certified organic calendula, chamomile, cocoa butter, beeswax, coconut oil, avocado oil. All its ingredients are scientifically proven to work against eczema. Thanks to the power of active ingredients, a little goes a long way (a good thing for these pricier options!).

While we love natural food-grade ingredients, especially organic ones, there is always a potential for allergies. Be sure to test a patch before you rub it all over.

Another downside to the all-natural ingredients is that the texture can be less than user-friendly. It goes on grainy then turns to a thick oily coat.

Accepted by the National Eczema Association, this eczema cream is a PETA-certified animal cruelty-free solution to raw skin. This all-natural unscented cream is free of steroids and made for babies’ delicate skin.

On top of being an effective skin remedy, we love the eco-friendly side of this brand. Made with biodegradable BPA-free packaging, this 100% recyclable packaging is a winner with green moms. We also love that this is locally made in the United States.

This pediatrician and dermatologist-tested cream offer an extra gentle blend of natural ingredients.

Like many all-natural options, however, this cream isn’t packed with preservatives. Unfortunately, a small number of moms found that that left the cream susceptible to molding, so be aware. If you are only using a tiny bit at a time or end up with an old batch, you might see mold.

While there is no direct link between eczema and cradle cap, these two types of red, flaky skin often go hand in hand. Does your little one have a red scalp along with brown or yellow flakey scales? You might want to try an eczema cream for cradle cap ⁽⁷⁾.

Whether your baby has eczema, cradle cap, dandruff, or another type of scalp irritation, this is an all-in-one fix.

And it was made by a mom of twins! She created this treatment after trying an arsenal of natural home remedies for cradle cap. Rather than buying from a faceless corporation, it’s fabulous to be able to support a small female-owned business.

When it comes to a cruelty-free all-natural pick from a boutique brand, this is a solid option that has worked for many moms.

From baby rash to eczema to poison ivy to insect bites, these Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Bath Treatments are a dream. This fragrance-free powder creates a soothing milk bath that provides instant relief for most skin types.

This soap-free cleanser with no steroids, parabens, or phthalate creates a soothing soak. After 15 to 30 minutes in the tub, your baby’s sensitive skin will be nourished from scalp to toe. With the colloidal oatmeal, this skin-protecting blend brings moisture to the baby’s skin and creates a protective barrier.

As much as we’ve loved the adult bathing salting from Aveeno, some moms haven’t found the baby version to be as effective. While it’s a great all-over soothing treatment, it might not be enough for eczema patches.

When you’re treating baby eczema, it’s essential to pay attention to every product that touches your baby’s skin. One key aspect of skincare is body wash. To prevent irritation and soothe raw skin, look to gentle formulas.

Given a nod of approval from the National Eczema Association, Baby Dove’s body wash is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, dyes, fragrances, and steroids. Instead, it’s made with colloidal oatmeal and other tear-free ingredients that make bathtime easy.

Like every good eczema-friendly baby skin care treatment, this body wash provides a 24-hour moisture barrier.

While we love this body wash, you’ll want to keep in mind that it’s not an eczema cure. This is a perfect partner for another cream or balm, but not a stand-alone pick.

Looking for something that’ll make your life easier and your baby more comfortable? You are certainly not alone there! When your baby has eczema, it seems like there are always more products you should be buying.

We love that this Cetaphil product is a shampoo and body wash all in one. This dermatologist-recommended baby wash gently cleanses without parabens, colorants, or mineral oil. Best of all, it’s relatively affordable compared with similar products.

Cetaphil Baby Wash & Shampoo is part of an extensive range of hypoallergenic bath products from the doc-recommended brand. While it’s been a miracle fix for some moms, a handful aren’t fans. Some moms note that this product is a rare fragranced option from Cetaphil and is not tear-free.