9 Best Baby Eczema Creams Trusted by Parents to Soothe Flare-Ups

CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Cream comes highly recommended by doctors; it was actually the first eczema cream our pediatrician recommended we try. Created by pediatric dermatologists and boasting the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, this rich moisturizing cream tops our list of best baby eczema creams. Parents love how this thick cream creates a true barrier across the skin to deliver soothing relief to their babies. It contains essential ceramides to help protect and restore baby’s natural skin barrier, and parents rave about how soft baby’s (and their own!) skin feels after using it. Many also note that it doesn’t leave behind a greasy or sticky residue, which makes frequent application much easier and tolerable for baby (as does its quick absorption).

Mustela's lightweight, fast-absorbing face cream hydrates with essential lipids derived from natural plant ingredients like sunflower oil and avocado. You can use it all over your baby’s body, but this National Eczema Association-approved cream is especially good for faces thanks to its lightweight formula. One drawback is that it comes in a small tube (1.35 ounces) and is pricier per ounce compared to other options. However, if you’re only using it to tackle eczema on your baby’s face, a little will likely go a long way. What to Expect parents love Mustela products for their simple ingredient lists and effectiveness — many claim that this cream works quickly to relieve eczema and keep it at bay.

With skin-soothing colloidal oatmeal as one of its main ingredients, Eucerin Baby Eczema Relief Body Cream is a smart choice for calming and relieving irritated, itchy and dry skin. It’s said to provide 24-hour hydration, which should help bolster your baby’s skin barrier and lock in moisture. Many parents found improvements in their baby’s skin after just a few days of using this thick cream, saying that their skin was back to feeling smooth, soft and supple. 

Although it’s not the same formula, my mom’s go-to eczema cream when my sister was young was made by Eucerin, so I trust that the brand knows what they’re doing in terms of providing eczema relief.

Ask anyone with sensitive skin which drugstore products they reach for most, and Dove will be somewhere on the list. Made with a hypoallergenic and natural formula, Baby Dove Eczema Care Soothing Cream delivers mega moisture in the gentlest way possible. Parents love how the colloidal oatmeal in this cream keeps baby’s skin super soft while natural probiotics nourish the skin’s moisture barrier. The National Eczema Association approval also ensures that there absolutely no dyes or fragrances in this cream. Pair it with Dove’s soothing eczema body wash as well to really lock in moisture. Although some felt that the extra-thick cream was hard to get out of the tube sometimes, thicker creams are best, per Dr. McClave’s advice.

With all of the moving your baby does while they sleep, a nighttime baby eczema cream that soaks into their skin and keeps working while they dream is… well, a dream come true. The Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Relief Balm is specifically designed to soothe and moisturize dry, itchy and sensitive skin overnight with a formula that consists of a soothing triple oat complex and moisturizing ceramides and glycerin. Plus, parents like that it isn’t greasy, so it’s easy to apply and rub into baby’s skin. Endorsed by the National Eczema Association, it provides long-lasting relief and strengthens the skin's barrier. While it does not contain any added fragrances, some parents don’t like the way this particular formula smells.

An overwhelming number of parents in our What to Expect community claim that when no other cream worked to help their baby’s eczema, Tubby Todd All Over Ointment got the job done. The all-purpose balm is made from natural plant-based ingredients, including colloidal oatmeal to help soothe irritated skin and jojoba and camellia leaf extract for moisturization. Its smooth, creamy texture moisturizes gently and effectively and doesn’t have any added fragrance. Although pricey, many parents think this ointment is worth it because of how well it works to treat their baby’s eczema. 

A good baby balm can work wonders for all sorts of skin issues from diaper rash to cracked nipples, but parents who’ve used the Pipette Baby Balm especially love how soothing it is for their babies with eczema. Developed with input from biologists, pediatricians and dermatologists, the Pipette balm has been rigorously tested to ensure the safety of use on baby’s sensitive skin. It’s super moisturizing, thanks to sugarcane-derived squalane which is an emollient that helps lock hydration in and strengthen the skin barrier. Some parents do note that this balm can be “slippery” when applied to baby’s skin, as it is more oily than it is creamy.

If your mom or grandma, like my own, kept a jar of this on their vanity, you’re probably already familiar with the silky-smooth texture it can provide when used regularly. For babies with eczema, parents love that Vanicream is easy to spread and absorbs fast. The petroleum-based cream is formulated to relieve redness, itchiness and cracking. It’s also dermatologist-tested, free of potential irritants like lanolin or botanical extracts, and boasts the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.

Your baby may not love the sticky texture, but according to parents who use it, any struggle to apply this cream to a wiggly, whining baby is worth the results. 

Created by a mom and nurse practitioner who was tired of wasting money on products that irritated her baby’s skin, Roe Wellness Biome Barrier Cream is my oldest son’s current go-to eczema cream. The plant-based formula is vegan, containing ingredients derived from natural sources like coconuts, sugar beets, apples and olives. Parents like how gentle it is on sensitive skin and that, despite being  nice and thick, it still goes on smoothly. For my son, we use the “power combo” serum with this cream, which is particularly amazing at combating his hard-to-treat areas like the backs of his knees and inside of his elbows. Though we didn't start using it until last year and my son is 9 now, the brand is actually geared toward babies/toddlers.

Although you may not yet be aware of allergies that your baby has, some parents reported that babies who are sensitive to coconut oil did not do well with this cream. On the flip side, it’s this exact ingredient that works to maximize hydration and lock in moisture.