Home remedies for child with really bad eczema

[supermom101]

Hey everyone,

My 3 year old daughter has really bad eczema all over her back and chest. It is really bad behind her ears and is even starting to bleed. Is there any home remedy or something else I can try besides the hydrocortisone that the doctor prescribed? It is not working at all....

Any suggestions will help. Thank you.

[Song]

hey, sorry to hear about your little girl!:(

my son has some eczema and i've found that the aveeno eczema baby lotion has really helped to calm things down--not sure if you've tried it?

otherwise, I've read that oatmeal baths are supposed to helpful as well. hope you find something that works for your little one!

[supermom101]

Awww your son too? Eczema sucks! No I haven't tried the Aveeno lotion and bath, but will do so tomorrow! Thank you so much for your speedy reply :)

[mrsmagoo2001]

Eczema tends to go along with allergies. My Daughter, who is almost 30 had it bad around age three. Family doctor sent us to a dermatologist (guy was almost 70 years old, very old school and he pointed out the connection to allergies and stress). He had us do food elimination diet, and daily diary. Then had the scratch testing done. For our DD it was combinations of foods (mostly acid based) and a milk intolerance that caused flair ups. Now her youngest daughter started having flair ups as a newborn. Got bad when she went off the breast at a year of age. Her trigger was cows milk. Once she went onto goats milk or soy milk it is manageable. She is now five years old amd her flair ups occur when she has too much cows milk in products like pizza at school or baked goods, pudding cups etc. or very stressed.

[ariell]

I would agree with the allergy connection. I have eczema on my hand which flares up whenever I start eating more wheat. Your daughter may have a food allergy, particulary given that the eczema is so widespread so I would definitely be looking into that.

Yikes, I would not be giving hydrocortisone to a 3 year old! I use Thompson's Calendula ointment which was recommended to me by my naturopath. It works really well. Calendula is both anti-viral and anti-inflammatory. You can get it at any health food store. Otherwise, look for a cream or ointment that contains almond oil, calendula oil, evening primrose oil, vitamin E oil, aloe vera, cocoa butter, oatmeal, and other natural ingredients. Avoid products that contain artificial additives, mineral oil, perfume, alcohol, and lanolin.

The problem may also be related to a contact allergy to some product that you are using -- soap, baby powder, creams, detergent etc. So I would suggest that you avoid using any scented products -- at least until the problem clears up.

[looniepincher]

We tried almost every cream/lotion/home remedy we could think of for our daughter. Google home remedies and we probably tried it.

We found most creams to work for a few days then the effect would somehow wane and we'd have to switch to something else, leaving us with a cupboard full of lotions and creams (some even purchased online from the States in desperation).

We found 3 creams to be particularly helpful--the Khiels baby cream (Holt Renfrew carries this), the Aveeno baby creams and the one we found most helpful and we even use it to this day--Cetaphil Barrier Cream (not the regular Cetaphil in the jar).

Honestly, I don't know if she just grew out of it or if it's really the cream but we just don't take chances and we apply the cream after every meal and bath. We also put baby oil in her bathwater and EVERYTHING, and I seriously mean EVERYTHING that touches her eczema-prone areas must be 100% cotton, NOT a blend! Even clothing that was a cotton blend was irritating for her skin and caused a flare-up. We did all of that, plus we use a humidifier in the wintertime.

hope something works for you cause we know how frustrating this can be!

[looniepincher]

The problem may also be related to a contact allergy to some product that you are using -- soap, baby powder, creams, detergent etc. So I would suggest that you avoid using any scented products -- at least until the problem clears up.

yup, I think that's what triggers it for my little one.

I was also given Calendula cream by a Naturopath but her eczema cleared up so I can't comment on its effectiveness.

[bltman]

If you can get it under control you can try childrens probiotics to help prevent recurrence or from getting worse. Studies show they help prevent eczema but do not seem to work as a treatment for getting rid of bad eczema.

You may also ask your doctor to see a specialist to make sure it is not psoriasis (when I was a kid they diagnosed me with eczema but I really has psoriasis).

Hydrocortisone is the mildest of the cordisone creams. There are so many stronger ones. Parents often do not want to use hydrocortisone cream on kids but it is regarded as generally safe for kids. The trick is to use minimal amounts.

[supermom101]

Thank you all for your advice!

I have started using the Aveeno products and haven't seen any changes yet, but will continue to use it and see how it works out.

Looniepincher, yes it is very frustrating. What is even more so is the fact that I think that my other children are getting it too! Is it contagious? But the point of using scented baby products and non cotton material is well taken. My son was complaining that his clothes were itching him even though they were so soft! But it was a cotton polyester blend, so that was probably why.

Thanks again!

[badass]

This seems to help my daughter and we apply it after every bath on her dry patches.

Good Luck!!!

[4flava]

Try a combination of these which could be found in any store ie shoppers, walmart, zellers... it's always tough to see kids skin drying and bleeding. I have a buddy and his son has severe eczema all over his body.. so sad.

http://www.spectroskincare.com/images/products/kids_cream.jpghttp://www.spectroskincare.com/images/products/kids_bodywash.jpg

[susan123]

We use galaxal base cream and lotion - available at most drug stores. It has worked wonders. After a few days of applying it every night and every morning, it is already fading and starting to go away. In the winter we use it all the time, in the summer it is more as needed.

I also am very careful about making sure clothes are cotton only (and removing tags), using perfume, dye and phosphate free detergents, and can only use the Dove baby wash unscented in the bath for both hair and body. (All other baby formulas cause flare ups) You also should limit time spent in the bath, and make sure the water is barely warm as the more heat, the more drying it is to the skin. A humidifier can also help in the winter.

Also, we have been told to make sure he stays away from wool! My Dad's wool carpet at the cottage is a nightmare!!!

Best wishes!!!

[queenofhearts]

Eczema tends to go along with allergies. My Daughter, who is almost 30 had it bad around age three. Family doctor sent us to a dermatologist (guy was almost 70 years old, very old school and he pointed out the connection to allergies and stress). He had us do food elimination diet, and daily diary. Then had the scratch testing done. For our DD it was combinations of foods (mostly acid based) and a milk intolerance that caused flair ups. Now her youngest daughter started having flair ups as a newborn. Got bad when she went off the breast at a year of age. Her trigger was cows milk. Once she went onto goats milk or soy milk it is manageable. She is now five years old amd her flair ups occur when she has too much cows milk in products like pizza at school or baked goods, pudding cups etc. or very stressed.

Sorry, don't want to hijack the thread but can you tell me where you purchase your goats milk? My neice too needs it for allergic reasons but I am finding it harder and harder to find it. Some grocery chains carry it, but it's hit and misss. The SDM near me used to carry it but apparently they were told by head office they couldn't sell it anymore.

[needie]

Try Superstore or Loblaws for goat's milk, either the milk section or organic section.

People can't digest the fat in commercial cow's milk. So drink either cow's skim milk, cultured milk(kefir, yogurt, buttermilk), or fresh cow milk(illegal to sell in canada)(contains all the enzymes to help digest fats).

Your digestive system is essentially your immune system, if you can't digest the fat in the cow milk, your causing damage to your immune system (allergies).

The fat in goat's milk is much easier to digest. Fat molecules are smaller.



Back on topic...

Try epsom salt baths.
Also look into coconut oil for the skin.

[supermom101]

Cool! Thanks a lot! I have been given a host of suggestions here and will experiment one by one to see what works best if the Aveeno doesn't. I'll keep you all posted. Comforting to know that I'm not the only parent out there that goes through this....

[q1w2e3r4]

We used these products with great success on our toddler, good luck!


Try a combination of these which could be found in any store ie shoppers, walmart, zellers... it's always tough to see kids skin drying and bleeding. I have a buddy and his son has severe eczema all over his body.. so sad.

http://www.spectroskincare.com/images/products/kids_cream.jpghttp://www.spectroskincare.com/images/products/kids_bodywash.jpg

[manyoo99]

My daughter (3 yrs old) has pretty much the same symptoms. We tried a lot of options over the last 2 yrs or so....most would provide temporary relief and the issue would resurface.

About a year ago, we went to a naturopath, who advised us to remove certain foods (experimentation) from her diet. This included replacing regular milk with soy milk etc. We also added supplements like fish oil, daily (live) probiotics, L-Glutamine etc. Instead of using moisturizers etc, we were asked to use Olive oil. Over the last 12 months or so, we have rigourously followed this and the results have been amazing. All her spots are gone except for a couple around her arms.

Your daughter's case might be different, but I would recommend that you try talking to a naturopath. Hope this helps.

[longitude]

My six month old baby also began having eczema, it appears to get worse when the weather is hot and humid.

A few tips:

1) bathe with lukewarm water, never too warm. Cold is better.
2) oilatum - very good: http://well.ca/products/oilatum-dermatological-shower_3696.html
3) clothing: use only 100% cotton.
4) baby must be fresh all the time.

[Almo99]

I've had eczema on my face but it was after I had a really bad facial and basically got a chemical burn on my cheeks. I looked up natural remedies (http://www.feelgoodnow.com/) on the net and tried oatmeal baths etc. I would also agree with the dermatologist and possibly allergy specialist. I went to a naturopath he had three medical degrees one in eastern, western a ayurvedic medicine. He was a wealth of information, in the end it was a combination of diet and cleansing. It has helped immensely.

[Lucky Ducky]

If it's at the point of bleeding, you probably should see a doctor to make sure it's not infected.

After it's under control, Aveeno products ie soap/oatmeal bath/cream help keep it under control.

Also, if your other children are 'getting it', it may not be eczema.

Better to get it checked out by a MD or Dermatologist. :D

[hermione]

my daughter had eczema, and I found a short bath everyday, followed by a good moisturizer before the skin dried completely

use creams instead of lotions

aveeno unscented cream, eucerin, and glaxal base were good products

also eliminate dairy for awhile, then wheat

[happycatmeows]

My daughter started getting eczema all over her stomach and back when she was 6 months old. My doctor said to take baths everyday with LUKEWARM water but no soap. He said to add a few drops of baby oil in the bath too. The baby oil made the eczema worse. I then tried vaseline all over my baby's body and it also made it worse. I then tried Aveeno Soothing Relief Moisture Cream and it also made it worse.

I continued bathing my baby once daily with just plain, lukewarm water (with no baby oil). I used soap once a week (Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser), and use Johnson & Johnson Baby Cream morning and night http://johnsonsbaby.com/product.do?id=25, and the ezcema started to clear up after a week and all gone after 3 weeks.

At first I thought my doctor was crazy to suggest taking baths everyday, but I guess somehow it helped with the combination of other things.

[susan123]

use Johnson & Johnson Baby Cream morning and night and the ezcema started to clear up after a week and all gone after 3 weeks. At first I thought my doctor was crazy to suggest taking baths everyday, but I guess somehow it helped with the combination of other things.

I am so glad that this worked for you - but just wanted to caution the thinking. Baths can really dry out the skin and make things worse so you do have to be careful. The norm in our house is a very quick lukewarm bath every day, mostly because at 4 and 5 they get "diaper rash" if we don't. And a hair wash ever 2nd or 3rd day as needed. Although now that they are older, finding a decent kids shampoo has been difficult. Still using Dove Baby Wash Unscented but need to add conditioner for my daughters fine flyaway hair and this is causing issues.

Also wanted to caution about the Johnson & Johnson line as it has caused us nothing but problems. One hair wash with their shampoo and we are back to where we started. Let alone when we tried their lotions.....

Every child is different but as this was a HUGE trigger for us I just wanted to make sure people would try an area test first before putting this all over their child.

[Lucky Ducky]

:!::!:

FWIW, childrens' shampoo should always be mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with water, as it's pure detergent and very harsh on the skin.

It's mainly for taking waxy cradle cap off the scalp and most children do not have waxy scalps.

I learned this in nursing school, have always mixed ALL shampoo 1/2 and 1/2 with water and it not only goes further but is much milder.

If we think about it, you're 'supposed' to put some in your hand and add water!!!

[happycatmeows]

...my daughters fine flyaway hair...

Also wanted to caution about the Johnson & Johnson line as it has caused us nothing but problems. One hair wash with their shampoo and we are back to where we started. Let alone when we tried their lotions.....

Every child is different but as this was a HUGE trigger for us I just wanted to make sure people would try an area test first before putting this all over their child.

Yes, every child is different and what works for one child might not work for another, and yeah, definitely test a small area of the baby's skin first if trying new products on the skin!

About the Johnson & Johnson shampoo... my daughter got fine flyaway hair too from using J&J Head to Toe Wash, so I started using Cetaphil Gentle Wash on her hair and now it's all good. I noticed that J&J Head to Toe Wash was very drying on my daughter's skin.

[imnew]

We use aquaphor (vaseline) on our 3 yr old when he was a little baby... we literary smeared it all over his body.... he became so oily it was unbelievable.. he is much better now.....

[fortunekitty500]

I usually use Avene's Skin Recovery Cream. It's a tiny tube and costs $20 but it's the only thing that calms my skin down. A little bit goes along way though.

I'm now trying Body Shop's Burriti (??) baby cream. Seems to work pretty well, as most of the redness is gone after 2 days. This is a lot cheaper than Avene although it smells (not unpleasant but I prefer scentless products).

My doctor did say to not use ANY kind of soap as they are very drying and to wash using lukewarm/cool water only.

[setell]

I don't know if it's crazy or if it worked but my crazy mom would boil chicken feathers and then when the water cools down get my little sister to soak her fingers in it for a good 5-10mins. She also washed her face with the gross chicken water too. My mom said that in the villages in China they used chicken feathers to kill toxins etc. but I really don't know if it's a old wives tale or not. Fast forward 20 years she went from a terrible eczema sufferer to just somebody with sensitive skin that can't use scented products. Her eczema was really bad too where her knuckles/fingers/elbowsetc would bleed and/or crack. The good thing with her was the eczema was fairly nice to her as her face was just red and blotchy. Her fingers are "normal" fingers now :D

[English Eyes]

I suffer from exczema problems on my hands. To the point where it cracks and bleeds.

I use 100% cotton (no blends). I find galaxal based creams help. I avoid acid foods like tomato or even raw potato (peeling them for supper is awful). I find that once I get my hands cleared up, if I keep them moisturized then the exzema is much easier to control. Unfortunately being a mom, my hands are frequently in and out of water and it is hard. But the moment my skin is too dry, the exczema comes back with a vengence.

I am sure it would be easy to find a 100% cotton undershirt which you could use underneath her tops when she gets older and wants to wear all the latest fashions. That might be an option.

[Yours]

Hey everyone,

My 3 year old daughter has really bad eczema all over her back and chest. It is really bad behind her ears and is even starting to bleed. Is there any home remedy or something else I can try besides the hydrocortisone that the doctor prescribed? It is not working at all....

Any suggestions will help. Thank you.

Not sure if you are chinese and trust on herb.
My kids take Ganoderma whenever cold symtoms appear, it helps to immume system. My kids didn't get a cold for the whole winter season. I once let my other friend's 4 years old girl try GanoderMax for cold. After 4 days, my friends told me she is recovered very fast. On top of that, the little girl bad eczema was gone. She is not itchy at night and would sleep throught night. Skin started to look smoother too. My friend now gives GanoderMax to her daugther on daily basis but with half of the adult dose.

Here is the web site if you want to take a look...
www.energenenaturals.com

[Yours]

We used these products with great success on our toddler, good luck!

+1 This combination works good.

[Neb]

Our son has eczema since he was 4mos, he is 14mos now. No major flareup, but we took our time introducing different food.

We do not use baby oil, and we either put vaseline winter time or aveeno daily moisturizer on him a few times a day, and bath with Aveeno bath and shower oil, it's abotu 12 dollars for a bottle, available at shoppers/loblaws/superstore, etc. We tried oilatum too but we found this Aveeno bath oil works better, recommended by our pediatrician.

We also use hydrocortisone on him when we notice his skin starts to get red, we dont' let it get full blown before using it. I think alot of parents are hesitant to use meds on their baby, but if that is the only thing that will help and the risk outweights the benefit of having nasty skin infections, bleeding, etc.

[Olivia0815]

My 2 year-old son has eczema since he was 2 months old. Doctor recommended frequent bath, once to twice daily. I thought more bath would dry up the skin but he explained that it will dry up the skin only if the water is too hot.
In fact, by soaking the child's skin in the water will allow the skin to absorb more moisture. He also told me to apply baby oil directly to baby's skin after bath, rather than adding it into the water and then apply moisturizer.

Just like some of the parents who responded, I use Spectro Kidz or Aveeno Baby Eczema Cream.

On top of that, I used to bathe my son in oatmeal water. The Aveeno Oatmeal Bath was so expensive to use daily, so I bought oatmeal, put a few spoonful in a bag and threw it in his bath. I think it worked for my son. I don't do that anymore because his eczema has improved a lot already.

I hope my experience can help you somehow!

[getmail99]

If a baby has eczema, it can be because of the breast feeding mother's diet or baby is allergy to the formula.

See my experience here.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/900-babies-would-saved-each-year-along-billions-dollars-if-875104/#post10616904

[jasira]

My baby started to flair up with eczema around 4 months old. She got to the point of oozing in her face and getting crusted.

Her doctor prescribed hydrocortisone for the side with the redness and feucidin + hydrocortisone on the side of her face that had weeping eczema.

Her left side of the face is almost back to normal with hydrocortisone but her right side of the face is still crusted and weeping occasionally.

I have received sooooo many advices on what I should do to help her. Here are some of the advices...

1. Give her cornstarch bath
2. Use aloe serum to treat the affected area
3. Use tons of vaseline
4. Use extra virgin olive oil
5. get placenta and do something...after the mention of the placenta, I was too disgusted to listen more so not sure what I was supposed to do with it.
6. use organic extra virgin coconut oil
7. change diet since my breastmilk might be causing her eczema

Currently, I'm using coconut oil and it's making difference. It smells yummy, not too greasy, absorbs quickly, leaves her skin soft.

I hope this helps.

[getmail99]

7. change diet since my breast milk might be causing her eczema


My wife changed the diet, no hydrocortisone needed. See my link at the post above this one.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/900-babies-would-saved-each-year-along-billions-dollars-if-875104/#post10616904

[stellar11]

I've heard good things about theses necklaces. I have not tried them myself, but I think it's worth a shot.

http://www.hazelaid.com/C_Home.html

[Nukey]

My brother had eczema for 20 years. It was bad when he was a baby, and he had it on his arms and legs (especially his legs) growing up. I'm pretty sure he tried everything known to man kind, including all of the usual suspects (i.e. hydro-cortisone). Last year he started seeing a naturopath who had him start on a regimen and changed his diet. I'm not sure exactly which products he takes (Basically enzymes and the like) but if your child is really young then the same regimen probably isn't going to be appropriate. Anyways, a few weeks after starting, his eczema cleared up and is essentially gone now. Perhaps you can find a good naturopath in your area that can help. Reputation is key when it comes to something like this, so perhaps ask around.

[nopensionplan]

For the past two years, I've used this http://georgescream.com/ (George's Cream) It's from Calgary but my pharmacy (Rexall) in Ontario is able to order it. The big jar is under $15 and last a long time. It feels like Glaxo base but is much more soothing.

[LoveRFD]

We use glycerin and rose water and it works very good for our son. You can get it from Walmart.

[Almo99]

I've had eczema on my face but it was after I had a really bad facial and basically got a chemical burn on my cheeks. I looked up natural remedies (http://www.feelgoodnow.com/) on the net and tried oatmeal baths etc. I would also agree with the dermatologist and possibly allergy specialist. I went to a naturopath he had three medical degrees one in eastern, western a ayurvedic medicine. He was a wealth of information, in the end it was a combination of diet and cleansing. It has helped immensely.

Months later I have to say that eczema sufferers deserve some credit for dealing with such a maddening issue!!

So it turns out that my triggers aren't entirely chemical, moisture is really a key factor with my eczema! I was visiting family on the coast where the humid climate put my eczema in check for the entire last part of the vacation. When I got back my eczema quickly came back and so I tried going back to moisture creams..

I made SUCH a huge mistake and tried some Aveno (with oatmeal) that was for "sensitive skin" but it was scented and I blamed the chemicals again.

Then I tried some unscented generic moisture cream and it was like magic! The product smells like, I don't really know what, but it's bad. HAHA! I can make that trade off however because lately the eczema only needs me to apply moisture cream 1-2 a week, and I just do it before bed so I'm not puttering around with a smelly face all day. ;)

I highly suggest anyone else with eczema to really focus on moisture for a cure as it's so simple to resolve at that point!

*hugs* and good luck everyone!!

-- Alice

[Rockstead]

Hey everyone,

My 3 year old daughter has really bad eczema all over her back and chest. It is really bad behind her ears and is even starting to bleed. Is there any home remedy or something else I can try besides the hydrocortisone that the doctor prescribed? It is not working at all....

Any suggestions will help. Thank you.

When my child has a problem I see a Doctor about it, when the Doctor prescribes something and it doesn't work I then follow-up with the Doctor about it, that's my advice.

[cluless]

I'm in the same boat too. Tried all the creams and have a full bathroom cabinet to prove it too :( Even tried George's Cream and the Spectro Gel and as others have already mentioned, they seem to work for a bit and then it wanes off.

When I'm stressed I have flare-ups but it's mostly more evident during spring/summer/fall season. Thanks mrsmagoo2001 for mentioning it tends to go along with allergies. I will do a food elimination diet and daily dairy. Who would have thought it would have to do with food allergies..

[kemestry]

Forget all of the off the shelf remedies.
Research shea butter. Not the one off the shelf either. Simply put, its uses are amazing.
My pregnant wife uses it religiously and not a stretch mark. I use it and I used to suffer from hair bumps from shaving. Not a problem any more.
Google it and try it. You won't be disappointed.
You can get it at most African hair stores and online. There is a store in Lawrence Square that sells it cheap at the back of the mall close to the grocery store.

Good luck.

[Sandie5]

The OP should google "Dairy Excema" there's a strong link. It's no use going to the doctor, they only give you pills and creams to deal with the effects. It's better to figure out how to prevent the problem to begin with.

[mrsmagoo2001]

One more thing to try is to eliminate all detergents and fabric softeners. Use white vinegar and baking soda for all laundry your child comes in contact with, clothing, bedding, towels etc. All of the chemicals in them may also be aggravating their skin.

[Winegums]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but just wondering if anyone has experience with hazelwood necklaces for eczema. The were the steal of the day at babysteals the other day and people just went nuts over them, claiming that these necklaces helped their kids eczema. First time I ever heard of them.

The necklaces were from a place called Inspired by Finn, but I found a Canadian store, Hazelaid in Montreal that sells them too.

My niece has really bad eczema and just wondering if they are worth a try.

Thanks.

[Thanh]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but just wondering if anyone has experience with hazelwood necklaces for eczema. The were the steal of the day at babysteals the other day and people just went nuts over them, claiming that these necklaces helped their kids eczema. First time I ever heard of them.

The necklaces were from a place called Inspired by Finn, but I found a Canadian store, Hazelaid in Montreal that sells them too.

There is simply no science behind that. Unless proven otherwise, I'd categorize that as a gimmick.

[IGPete]

Cool! Thanks a lot! I have been given a host of suggestions here and will experiment one by one to see what works best if the Aveeno doesn't. I'll keep you all posted. Comforting to know that I'm not the only parent out there that goes through this....

I am like you when my child started with the Eczema, we tried everything. I even learned to sleep buy holding them down so that they would not scratch at night. And like others here in this thread the Eczema would get worst when they had an allergic reaction to bread (this ruled out the Aveeno stuff) or when they get sick.

My most favorite product was Johnson's soothing natural balm (http://www.johnsonsbaby.ca/en/productdetails.asp?product_id=36) but it is expensive for the size and sometimes hard to find. I found that moisturizer creams are important, but you may want to consider using them and then adding a layer of Vaseline to prevent air and seal the moisture in.

And while I know that most people will be in shock when I said this, you should consider using a cortisone cream when it is more under control for flare ups as well as an antibacterial cream of lotion for brown spots cause by scratch infections. But that is one you need to weight out and decide for yourself, what is better avoiding cortisone or avoiding having scaly skin.

[Bruckout]

I suffered myself with eczema for many years, the only thing that cured it 95% is raw organic apple cider vinegar. Dosage i took was about 1 tablespoon to one cup of water. I would try this at much lower dosage, and consult a doctor first. Beyond that you should remove, all processed food from the childs diet etc..

[stardustcross]

Black rock African soap. Made in Ghana, all natural ingredients. A lot of "natural" soap stores carry this. And it's cheap! ( I get mine at 6/bar that lasts like.. 2 months? I only use it once per day.)

It's supposed to good for most skin problems.

[Kevinck]

If anyone is looking for another cream, try La Roche-Posay. It's sold at shoppers drug mart. Recommened by the Eczema society of canada.
http://www.laroche-posay.ca/_en/_ca/index.aspx

This stuff has worked wonders for my 8 month old son. Non scented and just plain soothing.