Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Foster healthy baby skin.
This eczema cream for babies instantly soothes and calms little ones' itchy, irritated skin. Developed with pediatric dermatologists, CeraVe baby eczema cream provides immediate and long-lasting hydration while helping to maintain babies' 30% thinner skin barrier.1 Its gentle, fragrance-free formula is designed specifically for baby eczema and suitable for sensitive skin, including for babies 6 months and older.
This eczema cream for babies instantly soothes and calms little ones' itchy, irritated skin. Developed with pediatric dermatologists, CeraVe baby eczema cream provides immediate and long-lasting hydration while helping to maintain babies' 30% thinner skin barrier.1 Its gentle, fragrance-free formula is designed specifically for baby eczema and suitable for sensitive skin, including for babies 6 months and older.
- Made For: Dry, Atopy-Prone Baby Skin
- Helps With: Eczema, Itch due to eczema
Product Details
Eczema (a.k.a. atopic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis) is a skin condition that causes dry, itchy skin, which can result in flakes, bumps, inflammation, and irritation. That's why it’s essential to help keep eczema flare-ups on your infant moisturized with a targeted baby eczema cream, like CeraVe Baby Eczema Relief Cream.2 Eczema in babies can be distressing for both little ones and their parents. So, it’s important to choose an eczema cream for babies that helps provide relief from itching and irritation.
Developed with pediatric dermatologists, CeraVe's eczema baby cream is formulated with three essential ceramides, 1% colloidal oatmeal, Vitamin E, and MVE Technology to provide immediate and long-lasting, hydrating relief. This nourishing baby eczema lotion works to provide infants with more comfortable, healthier-looking skin.
Free of steroids, fragrances, and parabens, as well as hypoallergenic, this baby eczema cream is gentle enough for daily use on babies 6 months and older.
Developed with pediatric dermatologists, CeraVe's eczema baby cream is formulated with three essential ceramides, 1% colloidal oatmeal, Vitamin E, and MVE Technology to provide immediate and long-lasting, hydrating relief. This nourishing baby eczema lotion works to provide infants with more comfortable, healthier-looking skin.
Free of steroids, fragrances, and parabens, as well as hypoallergenic, this baby eczema cream is gentle enough for daily use on babies 6 months and older.
Key Features and Benefits
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Free of Added Fragrance
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Allergy-Tested
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Paraben-Free
Formulated without parabens to be gentle on skin
Key Ingredients
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3 Essential Ceramides
Help maintain the barrier of baby’s delicate skin -
Vitamin E
Soothes skin -
MVE Delivery Technology
Provides all day hydration -
1% Colloidal Oatmeal
Helps relieve itching due to eczema
MEDICINAL INGREDIENT: COLLOIDAL OATMEAL 1%
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: AQUA, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, NIACINAMIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, CETEARYL ISONONANOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP, TRIETHYL CITRATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CERAMIDE AP, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, CHOLESTEROL, CARBOMER, BENZOIC ACID, CERAMIDE EOP
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: AQUA, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, NIACINAMIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, CETEARYL ISONONANOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE NP, TRIETHYL CITRATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CERAMIDE AP, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, CHOLESTEROL, CARBOMER, BENZOIC ACID, CERAMIDE EOP
How to use
How to Steps
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1Apply a liberal amount of baby eczema cream daily, as often as needed, or as directed by a physician.
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2Use eczema baby cream on active eczema flare-ups as often as needed, or as directed by a physician.
Tips
Avoid contact between CeraVe eczema relief cream for babies and eyes. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately and thoroughly. Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow.
Allergen: Eggs
Allergen: Eggs
When
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Time of Day:
Routine Order:
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Treat
- Moisturize
- Protect
Where
Baby Skin
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do babies grow out of eczema?
While there’s never any guarantee when it comes to baby eczema, many—almost half—of infants with eczema will eventually grow out of it or have a significant improvement in the condition as they age.2 -
How else can I help manage baby eczema?
Whether or not your infant’s eczema is fleeting or sticking around for a while, there are effective ways you can help your little one’s skin feel calmer and more comfortable.2,3
- Liberally moisturizing their skin at least twice a day with an eczema cream for babies, such as the one on this very page (which is suitable for infants as young as 6-month-old), can help soothe and calm skin.
- Baby lotion is another great way to do this, as it helps protect the skin barrier. Try the CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion. It’s designed to lock in hydration throughout the day. It’s non-greasy and delivers three essential ceramides throughout the day that help maintain the skin barrier. It is enhanced with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E; our fragrance-free and paraben-free baby lotion delivers soothing and moisturizing benefits for baby’s skin while providing long-lasting hydration throughout the day.
- Give five- to 10-minute baths in lukewarm water, and avoid scrubbing. Also, use gentle cleansers, like CeraVe Baby Wash & Shampoo. Formulated with pediatric dermatologists, this mild, tear-free multitasker will soothe and refresh your baby’s skin and hair while helping to maintain its delicate skin barrier.
- Identify and eliminate elements in your environment that may be causing baby eczema flare-ups, such as dry air, pet dander, or pollen. The same goes for potential irritants in everyday products, such as fragranced soaps and shampoos, laundry detergents, and fabric softeners. Also, keep an eye out for triggers coming from your baby themselves. These may include saliva, sweat, and scratches from their nails.
- Don’t struggle to get eczema under control; you can do it all on your own. Speak to your pediatrician for advice personalized to your baby’s skin.
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What causes baby eczema?
It’s tempting to look for a single reason for anything that causes your little one discomfort—mysterious or known baby rashes included. But there’s no single culprit behind baby eczema. Rather, it’s a complex condition that involves a combination of genetics and an overzealous immune response to environmental triggers, such as certain soaps, ingredients, and high temperatures. And around half of those with eczema have an inherited variance in a skin protein called “filaggrin.”2 -
What does baby eczema look like?
Similar to other skin conditions and blemishes, eczema can manifest differently from person to person (and baby to baby). That said, skin tone can affect the appearance of eczema in babies. For instance, baby eczema can look pink, red, or even purple on lighter skin, while it may take on a purple, gray, or brown hue on darker skin. Other telltale signs of eczema can be dry, itchy, bumpy, or flaky skin, or scaly, leathery, or crusty skin.2 -
What is baby eczema?
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) is a common skin condition affecting up to 17% of Canadians, and almost always starts in infancy or before age.2,4 Like eczema in people of all ages, symptoms of baby eczema can include a dry, itchy, bumpy, or flaky rash with an inflamed or leathery appearance.
While there is no cure, almost half of infants who have baby eczema will see a significant improvement as they age, and some may even grow out of it altogether.2 In the meantime, you can curate an effective care routine with an eczema cream for babies, like CeraVe Baby Eczema Relief Cream. For further advice, speak to your pediatrician.
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References
- Rahma A, Lane ME. Skin Barrier Function in Infants: Update and Outlook. Pharmaceutics. 2022 Feb 17;14(2):433. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020433.
- Eczema. Cleveland Clinic. Last reviewed October 25, 2022; accessed February 24, 2025.
- How To Treat Eczema in Babies. American Academy of Dermatologists; accessed February 24, 2025.
- Eczema. Canadian Dermatology Association; accessed June 11, 2025.