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In many cases, it’s just a sign of baby eczema.

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First, a quick overview ofeczema, full stop.

Not only that butnottreating eczema-prone skin can be dire, too.

Hopefully, your baby will thank you with an extremely long and very comfortable nap.

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This combination “got us through it,” she says.

You probably love it.Aquaphor Healing Ointmentreally is that girl for all things, your child’s eczema included.

It’s also free of both fragrances and preservatives like parabens.

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Key Ingredients:Colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, shea butter.

“I love that it comes with a pump to maintain the cleanliness of the moisturizer.”

Getting rid of these triggers can help alleviate or even prevent an eczema flare-up.

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What can I put on my baby’s eczema to stop itching?

Can you use moisturizer with steroid creams?

Consider moisturizer as your baseline, with or without a steroid cream.

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“Healthy skin is less prone to flares,” Dr. Greenfield attests.

But not all moisturizers are created equal, and your go-to face lotion won’t cut it.

In other words: the more, the merrier.

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