Baby eczema cream Little skin, looked after.

For most babies, the Baby & Child Moisturising Cream 150ml: it is the everyday emollient, for use on dry skin from birth, and the size you can subscribe to. The 50ml is the same cream for the changing bag or a first try, and the Gentle Oat Wash is the bath-time step rather than a moisturiser. If you are weighing Ovée against the creams your GP can prescribe or the brands on the pharmacy shelf, our comparison of UK eczema creams sets the labels side by side, and Dr Tim’s guide to choosing a cream for baby eczema explains what to look for.

The Gentle Oat Wash is for bath time, instead of soap or bubble bath: smooth it over the skin before bathing, then wash it off with water. The Moisturising Cream stays on the skin: apply it every day, in downward strokes. Used together, the wash comes first and the cream straight after.

Both are labelled for use on dry skin from birth. If your baby’s skin is broken or weeping, or you are unsure whether what you are seeing is eczema, speak to your GP or health visitor first.

The 150ml is the everyday size for daily whole-body use, and the size you can subscribe to. The 50ml is the same cream for a changing bag or nursery, or for trying it for the first time. The bundle pairs the 150ml cream with the Gentle Oat Wash, for less than buying the two separately.

Yes, you can use Ovée alongside prescribed topical treatments. When using both, the usual guidance is to apply the prescribed steroid cream first, to the affected areas only, wait 20–30 minutes, then apply your moisturiser over the whole area.

Some clinicians suggest the reverse order; the evidence does not strongly favour one over the other, and applying both consistently every day matters more than the order. Always follow your own prescriber’s instructions.

Dr Tim covers the timing in more detail in his guide to using moisturiser alongside steroid cream.

For dry or eczema-prone skin, at least twice a day, and more often during a flare-up. Apply in a smooth downward motion in the direction of hair growth rather than rubbing it in.

Keep moisturising even once the skin looks settled: daily use is what keeps dry skin comfortable.

Yes. Dry, flaky or peeling skin is very common in the first few weeks of life and often settles on its own. A fragrance-free daily moisturiser is appropriate for everyday dryness as well as for eczema-prone skin.

In everyday use for eczema they describe much the same kind of product. "Emollient" is the term used in UK clinical practice for a moisturiser used to manage dry and eczema-prone skin. "Barrier cream" usually emphasises protecting skin from specific irritants such as dribble or nappy contact. What matters is the formulation and how consistently it is applied, not which word is on the label.

Every order is covered by our 30-Day Skin Promise: if you are not happy, for any reason, tell us within 30 days of it arriving and we will refund you in full, even if the bottle has been opened. UK delivery is £3.99, or free on orders over £25.