Last Updated on 5 January 2021 by Colette
This post features product gifted for review
Before Ben was born we had a stock of all sorts of your standard baby toiletries that people had bought for us. Â It turned out we couldn’t really use any of them as a) Ben has really sensitive skin and b) most of them are just not necessary. Â By the time Ben was a year old he had already been referred to a dermatologist with the most awful eczema – we were back and forth for a few months using strong prescription steroid creams till things were eventually under control. Over the years his skin has settled down and is really well controlled now – I think he has grown out of it to an extent. However he is still prone to occasional flare ups and you can imagine this has made me very paranoid about using anything new – bath products, washing powder and so forth – we know what suits his skin and tend to stick to it.
For the last couple of months we’ve been trying out several items from the Oriflame baby skin care range with Organic Cotton Extract. The range consists of five paediatrician approved products designed to protect and care for babies’ skin as they grow. The range has been scientifically developed to gently moisturise skin without causing irritation. The ingredients are mild, pH-balance and free from parabens – and let’s face it we all do what we can to avoid chemical nasties for our children.
The full range consists of a Baby Talc, a Baby Hair & Body Wash (with tear-free formula), a Baby Moisturising Cream, a Baby Soap Bar and a Baby Oil.
We have used the Baby Hair & Body Wash on all three children – there has been no sign of any irritation to their skin, there’s certainly been no tears when washing their hair and I really love that it is multi purpose – having one product for their hair and skin really does make life much easier, especially when you’re trying to bath three little ones at once. While we’re on that note the pump action bottle is great too as you can dispense the product with just one hand. I must admit that I used it on myself in the initial weeks after my operation as it was the most gentle thing I had for cleaning my section wound and the surrounding area. It’s a really lovely product.
I have never really used a baby oil on the children before but regularly when I remember, I do use it on myself after a shower – particularly on my legs and arms.  I have noticed my skin is especially dry at the moment – between general winter skin woes and trying to stay hydrated enough while breastfeeding my skin really isn’t in great condition.  I’ve used the Baby Oil several times myself – it’s easy to use, a nice consistency, isn’t greasy and does the job of helping to lock in moisture.  In terms of using it with the children it will be great for baby massage – but I haven’t quite found the time for that yet!
We moisturise Ben’s skin regularly with a prescribed lotion which he finds very soothing. Â I know when we have used other products in the past that have stung and made him sore. Â As his skin is really well maintained at the moment (to the point you wouldn’t even know he suffers from eczema) I felt brave enough to try the Oriflame moisturiser and it didn’t bother him at all. Â I wouldn’t use it on a regular basis just because I know and trust his prescription lotion however I would happily use it on the girls.
*Disclaimer – we were provided with a selection of products free of charge for review however all thoughts and opinions are my own*Â
2 of my 4 have sensitive skin and 1 has eczema. we use a combo of e45 and balnuim bath
My older does and we tend to use E45
I am fortunate in that my children have pretty normal skin
Not really although my daughter had cradle cap for a long time i had to use Polytar shampoo for her, it cleared it up eventually.
Ben had to be prescribed Ketoconazole shampoo by the dermatologist.
Chlo still has a bit of craddle cap now though its finally clearing I think.
My babies are terrible for their sensitive skin. These look great, would love to win these xxx
yes – I am just careful about what products we use
Ashleigh
my children dont have sensitive skin
My children don't but I do like you I've had dry skin due to weather and feeding and I'm using palmers cocco butter oil – goes in the bath and then rubbed over the extra dry areas. It's lovely and my skin feels great again.
Yes – both my boys have eczema. We manage it with a combination of oat baths, moisturiser and steroid creams when needed
Sometimes. I try not to use heavily perfumed things like bubble bath.
use nothing perfumed
Son has sensitive skin. He uses plenty of moisturiser
My son doesn't but my skin gets very sensitive over Winter!
My eldest is ginger-haired so we have to put more suncream on him – but nothing special otherwise
Spencer Broadley
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my youngest have sensitive skin and i use e45
Only if something really artificial is used on her skin.
I get a bad rash on my arms when stressed. Not much works for it
E45
Children never has sensitive skin, always have E45 and sudocrem in though
yes use e45
Yes, eczema :- use cream and emollients. Always keen to learn of products for sensitive skin. Have older family members who had good, healthy skin when younger. Though as they have aged have become prone to dry skin, dermatitis on occasions. So always eager to get information regarding good skin care products.
Rachel Craig
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Rachel Craig
my little boy gets eczema so have to be careful what we use. at the moment epaderm and E45 cream works well.
(Kim Neville)
My daughter had terribly sensitive skin as a baby so we could only bathe her a couple of times a week in pure water
hi gemma clark, dont forget your godson lol. my son has baby skin still at 3 yrs xx
My little girl has eczema so we have to be really careful what we use on her, she loves bubbles in her bath though and we've yet to find a bubble bath that doesn't irritate her.
My children's skin is not too sensitive but we use sudocrem for any rashes that appear.
Not really by Robby Price
Yes I use oilatum or E45
No, my children have normal skin with no problem. Odd nappy rash but only during teething.
Yes, I use e45
Mine have normal skin luckily
My son doesn't normally but he sometimes gets hives and so I am extra careful then.
E45 & careful about what fragranced products to use
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don't have particularly sensitive skin
Mine have very sensitive skin, I tend to stick to unscented natural products
e45
One of my boys have very sensitive skin. I try to moisturise dry paces few times a day.
I use extra virgin coconut oil and sometimes almond oil on my little ones skin works a treat xx
sensitive skin runs in the family
My daughter has the Avon range I've found good for her.
My toddler gets dry patches which we use natural creams on.
my eldest has it we use all fragrance free products
kay panayi
my daughter has sensitve skin i use organic products