(What We’re Doing Now)
After months of trial and error, flares, and ingredient deep dives, we’ve officially entered what I’d call our maintenance phase.
This isn’t a “perfect skin” phase — but it is a stable, balanced, no-chaos phase. And that feels huge.
Here’s exactly what we’re doing right now:
🌞 Morning Routine
He almost always pees through his diaper at night. Because urine can disrupt the skin’s pH and barrier, I keep mornings very simple:
• Gentle water wipe-down
• Let skin air dry fully
No cleansers. No wipes. Just water.
Then we moisturize.
I start with Vanicream lotion and let that absorb for a few minutes.
After that, I apply CeraVe cream (adult version) to extra dry areas — chest, armpits, ankles, and sides.
We avoid the baby version because the niacinamide previously caused a burning reaction on his compromised skin barrier.
Sometimes I’ll lightly top everything with a small amount of Roe Wellness cream.
☀️ Midday Reset
Around noon, we do some diaper-free time to let his skin breathe (he runs HOT and heat is one of his biggest triggers).
During this time, I’ll reapply:
• Vanicream lotion
• CeraVe cream to dry areas
Heat is a big fungal trigger for him. When fungal irritation flares, it can look like dry eczema patches because treating fungus often involves drying the skin — which can create secondary dryness.
Not a bad reaction. Just something we’ve learned to balance.
🛁 Bath Routine
We rotate between:
• Dead Sea salt baths (2-3x a week)
• Plain water baths
We’ve also been using a colloidal silver bar soap for body and hair.
Colloidal silver is often discussed for its potential antimicrobial properties. Some small studies suggest silver has antibacterial effects, and historically it’s been used in wound care (like silver-infused dressings). However, evidence for long-term daily skincare use is limited, so we use it gently and sparingly.
For us, it has felt supportive during maintenance — not aggressive, not stripping.
🌙 Post-Bath: Microbiome Support
This is where we bring in the Roe Wellness Power Pair.
After he’s fully dry:
• Roe probiotic serum
• Followed by Roe probiotic cream
The goal here isn’t to “kill” anything.
It’s to rebuild and support the skin microbiome — which is something we ignored early on while only focusing on antifungals and steroids.
Supporting the microbiome has been one of the biggest shifts in our journey.
After application, he gets more diaper-free tummy time before bed.
🌡️ Bedtime Adjustments That Helped More Than Anything
Two things made a bigger difference than I expected:
Sizing up in diapers He pees a LOT at night. Once we sized up and reduced leaking, the skin on his stomach significantly improved. Breathable fabrics Cotton or bamboo pajamas only.
While scratching has slowed down, I still tuck his hands into his jammies just in case.
Where We’re At Now
He’s softer than he’s been in months.
Redness is down.
Flares are shorter and more manageable.
This isn’t perfection — it’s maintenance.
And for now, that’s enough.
I’ll continue updating this post as things evolve.
Because if there’s one thing this journey has taught me, it’s that baby skin healing isn’t linear — it’s responsive.
🛒 Shop Our Maintenance Phase Regimen
These are the products we’re currently using during our maintenance phase. This routine is what has helped us move from constant flaring to stable, manageable skin.
(Always consult your pediatrician before starting new products. What works for us may not work for everyone.)
🌿 Daily Moisture Support
👉🏻 Find Vanicream Lotion on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MeqoHL
Our lightweight base layer. Gentle, simple, and well tolerated by compromised skin.
👉🏻 Find CeraVe Cream (Adult Version) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rIRCFe
We use this only on extra dry areas. The adult version does not contain niacinamide like the baby lotion does — which previously caused burning on his broken skin barrier.
🌊 Bath Support
👉🏻 Find Dead Sea Salt on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OtR0Ff
We use this in lukewarm baths to help calm irritated skin and support mineral balance.
👉🏻 Find Colloidal Silver Bar Soap on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cvtcux
Used gently for body and hair. Colloidal silver has historically been used in wound care for its antimicrobial properties. We use it sparingly and only during maintenance.
🧬 Microbiome Rebuilding
👉🏻 Find Roe Wellness Probiotic Power Serum on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kBSeKt
Applied post-bath to support the skin microbiome once the skin is clean.
👉🏻 Find Roe Wellness Biome Barrier Cream on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aCYVrl
Layered over the serum to lock in moisture and support barrier repair.
The Power Pair has been a game changer for rebuilding rather than constantly stripping the skin.
🌙 Nighttime Adjustments That Made a Big Difference
Sometimes the smallest changes matter the most.
💤 Sized-Up Diapers
We switched to Millie Moon diapers and sized up — and this alone reduced overnight leaks significantly.
Millie Moon has been our favorite because:
- They’re incredibly soft
- Cotton-based feel Fewer “extras” compared to some mainstream brands
- Less irritation around the waistband and stomach
Once the leaking decreased, the skin on his stomach noticeably improved.
Less moisture exposure = calmer skin.
👉🏻 Shop Millie Moon Diapers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OHtPHv
🌿 Breathable Pajamas
Heat is one of his biggest triggers. He runs HOT.
We stick to:
Little Sleepies bamboo pajamas Or simple 100% cotton jammies
Breathability is everything in maintenance mode.
When we trap heat, we see flares. When we prioritize airflow, we see calm.
Little Sleepies are especially helpful because:
- They’re lightweight
- Stretchy (so we can size up and avoid tight cuffs)
- Soft enough to reduce friction on irritated patches
👉🏻 Shop Little Sleepies here
👉🏻 Shop 100% Cotton Pajamas on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ML25Bj
These aren’t sponsored recommendations. These are simply the items we’ve found work best for sensitive, heat-reactive skin.
✨ I’ll continue updating this list as our maintenance routine evolves.
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