You want a simple routine that keeps the baby’s skin calm through changes in weather, nappies, and schedule. Sensitive skin needs products that hydrate, protect, and soothe without added fragrance or guesswork. This guide lists the top 5 gentle skincare products for your baby’s sensitive skin and shows when to use each one. You see what fits daily moisture, dry patches, and the nappy area, with clear amounts and timing, so you act fast and safely. You also learn what size to buy and how to build a routine you repeat each day. Shop once, follow the steps, and care well.

1. Aveeno Baby Daily Care Moisturising Lotion 

• Use for daily moisture on face and body; reapply to cheeks before outdoor exposure in cold, dry air.
• Apply a pea‑sized amount per 10×10 cm area; add more only if dryness remains; avoid eyelids and eye contour.
• Patch‑test behind the ear for 24 hours when first used; repeat if switching formulas.
• Unscented, paediatrician‑tested; suitable for newborns and eczema‑prone skin; morning and after‑bath use.
• Size planning: 150 ml for nappy bag; larger home bottle reduces cost per use.

2. Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Emollient Cream 

• Use on dry, rough, or tight patches (elbows, knees, cheeks) during flare days and before sleep on hotspots.
• Dab a pea‑sized amount on each patch; press for 5–10 seconds to reduce friction; repeat 2–3 times daily as needed.
• If roughness persists after 72 hours, apply before bedtime and after the first morning feed; consider GP input if no change.
• Layer over Daily Care Lotion when the air is very dry; keep occlusive off active irritation.
• Keep one tube in the nursery and one in your bag for quick top‑ups.

3. Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream

• Use as a thin barrier during nappy rash episodes; once nightly as prevention when stools are frequent.
• Clean and air‑dry the area 30–60 seconds; apply a rice‑grain amount per 5×5 cm; more is not better; reapply each change.
• If redness spreads, skin weeps, or crusts form, stop and seek pharmacist/GP advice promptly.
• Widely used at home and in nurseries; supports comfort and reduces friction.
• 125 g tub suits the changing station; decant a small pot for travel.

4. Drapolene Cream

• Use as a daily barrier to protect against moisture and chafing; helpful during teething or upset tummies.
• Smooth a thin layer on clean, dry skin at each change; reapply after baths and long outings.
• If chafing is frequent, use Drapolene every change and reserve Sudocrem for active rash spots; do not layer thickly.
• Hygiene: use clean hands or a spatula; wipe the spatula between dips to reduce contamination.
• 350 g family size suits frequent use at home; add a second if childcare permits.

5. Johnson’s Baby Oil

• Use to lock in water on damp skin after bath; soften dry areas; support gentle massage.
• Apply within 3 minutes of pat‑drying; warm 1–2 ml per limb in palms; glide over damp skin; avoid broken skin.
• Safety: apply on a towel to prevent slips; store upright; secure caps in the nappy bag.
• Test on a small, damp patch of skin is reactive; stop if redness or stinging appears.
• Sizes: 200 ml for travel; 500 ml for home; 3‑pack offers value for monthly restocks.

How to build a gentle daily routine (AM/PM)

• Morning: cleanse with lukewarm water; apply Daily Care Lotion within 5 minutes; emollient on rough spots 2–3 times daily.
• Evening: short bath 5–7 minutes; lukewarm; pat dry; apply Baby Oil within 3 minutes; emollient on patches; barrier cream on nappy area.
• During changes: wipe, air‑dry 30–60 seconds, apply a thin barrier layer; switch to Sudocrem on visible redness and monitor 48–72 hours.
• Patch‑test: try a small area first with new products; change one product per 72 hours to isolate reactions.

When to speak to a pharmacist or GP

• Nappy rash does not improve after 48–72 hours of barrier care and frequent changes.
• Skin weeps or crusts; there is fever, spreading redness, or signs of infection.
• Eczema flares persist despite daily emollients or sleep disturbance increases.
• Pause new products and bring product names to the consultation for review.

Gentle Skin Care Products for Baby Skin

Build a gentle routine with the top 5 gentle skincare products for your baby’s sensitive skin. Choose a daily moisturiser for face and body, keep an emollient cream for dry patches, use a barrier cream during changes, and seal hydration after bath with baby oil. Pick sizes that suit home and travel, add a spare for nursery, and set a monthly restock reminder for high‑use items. If a rash persists or skin looks infected, speak to a pharmacist or GP before switching products. Explore the Baby & Child Skincare category to add the right items to your basket and begin today.