Eczema Treatment for Baby: Aveeno moisturising cream

Recently DD who is almost 8 months came over with a red, angry rash all over her tummy, neck and back and seemed to be spreading. I used all the usual emollients like Vaseline and E45 with no luck. I was really worried so headed to the doctor. He diagnosed her with eczema and prescribed her a hydrocortisone cream and Aveeno. I was quite weary about using the hydrocortisone cream as it contains steroid and she is so small. But the Aveeno was something that looked promising.

I started using the Aveeno cream starightaway, and saw a difference within a day. The moisturising cream contains Collodial Oatmeal and is designed for sensitive and dry skin. I was so impressed with this cream as the difference was immense, see the pics below. After a chat with the doctor DD was also prescribed with the Aveeno bath oil which I am also currently using.  I will continue to use both these products and hope that the eczema doesn't reappear. 

These products worked fantastically for my DD but if you or your child do suffer from eczema be sure to talk to your doctor before using new products.

New Products (Skin and Hair)

At the moment I'm all about trying new products for my skin and hair. 

For a few years now, since the birth of my son, my hair has just been in a poor state. It falls out, grows slowly and just generally worries me. I had for the longest time used a number of different herbal essences shampoos and conditioners but then switched to wells vosene on my mums advice. She has the best hair! But vosene is doing nothing for me, so while in Boots recently I picked up these Lee Stafford goodies

They were on a 3 for £12 offer and are:

http://www.boots.com/en/Lee-Stafford-Hair-Growth-Shampoo-200ml_1222178/

http://www.boots.com/en/Lee-Stafford-Hair-Growth-Leave-In-Treatment_1330179/ 

http://www.boots.com/en/Lee-Stafford-Hair-Growth-Conditioner-200ml_1222184/

The products claim to basically provide hair with the best chances by targeting the scalp and the hair follicles. I'm excited to try these products and see any difference. I'm looking for healthier hair which grows well and is less prone to falling out.

I also picked up some skincare products. My skincare routine has always been minimal. I take off any make up with wipes, wash my face and apply moisturiser in the night and wash and moisturise in the day. I feel as though I could and should be doing more for my skin and am starting with these soap and glory products 

They were on a buy 1 get one 1/2 price offer.

http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Scrubatomic%C2%99-Amazing-Daily-Face-Polish_1364178/

http://www.boots.com/en/Soap-Glory%C2%99-Peaches-and-Clean%C2%99-3-in-1-Wash-off-Deep-Purifying-Cleanser-200ml_1364166/

I have combination skin, that gets dry on the cheeks and a little oily around the T-zone. I occasionally break out and am on a look out for a spot treatment that works. I am looking forward to using these and having better skin.

Do you guys have any recommendations for stronger hair or glowier (that's a word, right) skin? 

Nutella and Oreo Cupcakes

One Sunday DS and I wanted to have cupcakes, so we got looking to see what there was in the cupboards and made these with what we found. Keep reading for the recipe.

Nutella and Oreo cupcakes (makes around 20 generous sized cupcakes)

Ingredients:

200g self raising flour

200g caster sugar

200g margarine 

3 eggs

1tsp baking soda

4 Oreos

10tsp Nutella 

Method:

1. Set fan oven to 180C

2. Start my mixing the dry ingredients. Sift the flour and baking soda and add the sugar. Mix

3. Add the margarine and mix.

4. Add eggs and mix until smooth.

5. Crush the Oreos by putting them in a ziploc bag and 'bashing' with a rolling pin and stir in the Oreos 

6. Line cupcake tray with cupcake liners and Add 1/3 tbs of mixture to each liner 

7. Bake these in the oven for 5 minutes

8. Remove and add a dollop of 1/2tsp Nutella in the middle of each slightly baked cupcake. Then cover this with more of the cake mixture.

9. Put back in the oven for 15 minutes or when golden brown. Enjoy.