Me, You, and Cerave – A Realistic Mommy and Baby Skin Care Routine
Wait! A skincare routine? With a baby? Yes, you’ve read that right. Make that plural —kids! While some of you may be shrugging already, I assure you it is definitely doable and comfortable enough to fit in with your hectic schedule. Sure, before having my little ones, I had the leisure of time to do whatever I please. Now, I am on a very limited time. I’d be lucky enough to even be able to squeeze an extra cup of coffee. Also, if that is the case, I can still care for my skin … because my day to day beauty regimen isn’t complicated at all.
Finally! Right? A much-needed “Realistic Postpartum Skincare” that any moms can maintain and see-through. You can be a seasoned mom, a first-timer, millennial, or somewhere along those lines, and still wing this approach like a PRO. There goes that sounding “HOW” and a 1001 “BUT’s”. The answer is simple …
DO IT WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES.
Not that simple? Well yeah! Nothing ever comes easy at first. Not even changing a diaper. But after doing it at least once, you’d be like “I should have been doing this in the first place!”. All babies have routines. If you simply adjust how you handle each bath time, or even when you have to tidy up around, you got this right away. If you have older ones, include them in the process, and in turn they’re also having fun!
Here’s what works for us … and maybe an approach that you can try or tweak to fit your needs.
DAYTIME
- 1. Whenever I get the boys changed and ready for the day I always squeeze a quick face wash. I love and use CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, it is very gentle and has a rich, silky lather. While it does feel a bit milky and too creamy, don’t let that texture fool you to thinking it might make you oily afterwards. It delivers squeaky clean skin without stripping!
2. After cleaning my face, I proceed with the rest of my morning tasks and prepare the boys for breakfast. When I am tidying them up or when I am about to wash the dishes, I squeeze a quick “ME-time” and apply a toner and CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion. It’s my preferred moisturizer these days for its oil-free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic formulation and can be used on both face and body. The biggest plus is that it is accepted by the National Eczema Association.
Throughout the day, if and when I have the chance is when I squeeze in other facial treatments or hair care. So if you’re wondering why am I scaring my kids with a face mask or a mud mask, it’s my quick DIY spa treatment time at home. I try my very best to do it when they’re napping since I don’t need to do treatments daily. But when I can’t help it, it is what it is.
NIGHTTIME
One thing we have established in our household is a daily bath routine.
- 1. I start everything off with CeraVe Baby Wash & Shampoo -gentle for daily use and suitable even for those with sensitive skin. I love that it is allergy tested, tear free, fragrance-free, and free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates & dyes.
2. Then followed by CeraVe Baby Moisturizing Lotion -to protect and maintain baby’s delicate skin. On top of protecting the skin from drying, it also relieves chafed, chapped or cracked skin with essential ceramides and vitamins.
3. I wrap up their routine with CeraVe Baby Healing Ointment -it helps treat and prevent diaper rash. It is a skin protectant that helps seal out wetness with ceramides and the best part is that it is lanolin free!
I love giving my boys their bath at night. It’s the perfect approach to help them relax and wind down. It gives them that one-on-one me time with mommy so we get to bond, and at the same time get to have some water sensory play. Yep, multitasking done at its finest.
Here’s the take away. Both of our kids happen to have sensitive skin. They tend to break out with certain products. Even if it’s a well known diapers or baby brand, they still have breakouts or rashes. So I have to be very careful with my choices. Oh, and if that’s not enough … Josiah King also has Tinea Versicolor and Hezekiah Champ has Eczema. Major face palm moment. This is what makes CeraVe a favorite for us especially since it has the National Eczema Association seal.
Have you tried them yet?
TARA PITTMAN
August 17, 2020I love that they have a baby line. These sound like great products for my new grandbaby.
Brianne
August 17, 2020Cerave is one of my favorite skincare lines! I WISH they’d had this when my kids were babies. Since they didn’t, all I can do is tell all moms to get it. Cerave is AH-mazing.
Lisa Favre
August 17, 2020My skin is always incredibly dry and I’ve heard such wonders about Cerave products. Definitely need to pick up their body lotion!
Jennifer Prince
August 17, 2020CeraVe has such fab products. I wasn’t aware that they had a baby line – it sounds fabulous!
Heather
August 17, 2020I love that they have a Mommy and baby line! I haven’t tried this brand yet, but it sounds great!
Lauryn Hock
August 17, 2020I swear by CerVe and have it in our shower for face washing. It’s so gentle, yet helps my sensitive skin stay acne-free
Minakshi Bajpai
August 30, 2020Thanks for sharing this post.This brand looks good.
JP
August 17, 2020Though I’m not one who does skincare routine, I know my wife would appreciate it. It’s important to know what kind of products we’re using for our babies.
Celebrate Woman Today
August 17, 2020I know this brand from the skin care routine. But they do have a baby version, which is awesome.
Angie Agerter
August 17, 2020I love products that are easy to use and make self-care so much better. This brand does that with ease. Thanks for sharing!
Sherry
August 17, 2020Both of my kids had sensitive skin when they were babies and still do. It was a lot of trial and error to find something that didn’t irritate them. I wish CeraVe had a baby line back then. Breaking up your skin care routine throughout the day is a great idea. It’s easier to accomplish in little increments.
Helena maRz
August 17, 2020I never tried this brand but it sounds like it would work for my dry skin! Thank you for this❤️
The Joyous Living
August 17, 2020The healing ointment sounds amazing. It reminds me of when I used baby oil before moisturizing after the shower. always did a good job sealing in the moisture.
Matt Taylor
August 17, 2020Interesting, I had no idea skin care was done with babies too. Seem like some legit products!
Catalina
August 18, 2020Thanks for sharing these tips. I would like to try this skin care products! My kid is not a baby any more but he has a delicate skin!
Gervin Khan
August 18, 2020I don’t have a baby yet though, but I’m trying to look for a baby skincare for me, is that bad? Lol. Guess I’ll this one!
Lucy Clarke
August 18, 2020Living for skin care! It’s great to give our skins the needed TLC and a perfect activity to establish routines with the little ones as well. I love that these products are really gentle to our babies’ sensitive skins too. Thank you for sharing!
Nkem
August 18, 2020I love that there is a skincare line that is gentle enough for adults and babies, and that is effective, too! I also love the idea of taking care of yourself with your child.
Krysten Quiles
August 18, 2020I’ve heard of these products but never actually tried them for myself. Looks like I need to do some shopping!
Erin
August 18, 2020What a great skincare rountine for both mom and baby! I like that it sounds like it is good for sensitive skin too!
Toni Dash
August 18, 2020Sounds like a perfect skin care routine! These are really worth a try!
Emily Fata
August 18, 2020I use Cerave on my own skin and it works great! Having eczema, particularly in the winter, it can be difficult to find something nourishing for my skin. But this brand always gets the job done!
Emily
August 18, 2020This looks like an excellent skincare range that is soft on the baby’s skin. Looks really soft and gentle.
Stephanie
August 18, 2020I had no idea that Cerave had children’s products. Good to know when I pass on info to my mom friends. I’ve never personally tried this brand, but I’ve heard everyone sing their praises throughout my entire life. Maybe this is a sign that I need to give them a go!
Crystal Green
August 18, 2020This product has a great reputation. I haven’t tried it yet, but I have considered it several times.
World in Eyes
August 18, 2020have heard lot about the CeraVe products they are damn useful and very helpful indeed…glad you shared this reaview with us..
joanna
August 18, 2020I don’t have children but I can imagine that for a mother, it’s very important to make sure she uses all the best products for her baby’s skin. And babies do have such delicate skin.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
August 18, 2020It’s great to hear the cleanser doesn’t leave skin feeling oily. I look for oil-free items especially as my skin doesn’t like them much.
Shilpa bindlish
August 18, 2020I always trust quality baby care items despite being expensive. Though this brand is new for me.
Hannah
August 18, 2020Cerave looks like a very gentle line for babies, especially for having such sensitive skin!
Pati Robins
August 18, 2020i so wish we had this brand in the uk ! the whole set looks simply divine
LaToyia Dean-Dennis
August 18, 2020This sounds awesome. I have been looking for a cleansing product that is gentle. Thanks for sharing this.
Bella
August 18, 2020I use there adult products and I love them. I have such gentle skin so this stuff works amazing for me.
Marie Phillips
August 18, 2020I have not heard of CeraVe before, but I can attest that skin care is critical for postpartum women. Pregnancy takes such a toll on our bodies.
tweenselmom
August 18, 2020I’ve never heard of Cerave before but it seems like a really nice and promising product! Thanks for sharing this product with us!
Emman Damian
August 19, 2020This is the first time I heard about the brand. It seems like a good one. Hope to buy one soon!
chei
August 19, 2020Wow! This looks a great skin care product. I will share this to my sister in law. Thank you!
Rosy
August 19, 2020Even babies need impeccable skin care! Routines for everyone!
Matt Taylor
August 19, 2020I guess I need to learn how to do skin care for myself first, haha. I don’t have any kids yet. I haven’t heard of this brand, I will check to see if my supermarket carries it.
Helena Marz
August 19, 2020These sounds like great products for babies and it looks like it’s working well for your babies. They are so adorable! ❤️
Amy Desrosiers
August 19, 2020Your sons are so cute! I agree that CeraVe is a great product to protect their baby soft skin!
Kathy
August 19, 2020I’ve heard a lot of wonderful things about these products. My youngest has eczema, and I’ve been wanting to try these for her. I keep forgetting to grab it while I’m in stores. I’ll make a note to try it soon.
Kathy Kenny Ngo
August 19, 2020What a precious moment. I would love to have a skincare routine with my child. I’m too lazy to do my own but I would be more mindful of my son.
Kileen
August 19, 2020All of these sound so amazing for the little ones! It sounds like you have a really awesome routine for them!
Kileen
Toni Dash
August 20, 2020These are really awesome tips! Thank you so much for sharing!
Catalina
August 20, 2020I was looking for new facial cleanser! I will check out these CeraVe skin care products!
Samantha
August 20, 2020I wish I had known about these products when my daughter was a baby. Her skin was really sensitive. I’m so glad you are sharing with other people so they can know about this option! Great post!
thehappymommie
August 20, 2020My elder daughter skin is very sensitive so I have to take care of her skin very precisely, you have shared some amazing tips!
thanks
Hayley Jukes
August 20, 2020It’s so hard to pamper yourself when you have little ones but this simple skincare routine is one that anyone can do!
Daniel Sierra
August 20, 2020Thank you very much for this post, my babies have really delicate skin and we need to be very careful with their skincare! A great routine and high-quality products are a must for us at bath time
Bright snow Loveland
August 20, 2020I have never heard about Cerave before, but I think it’s a good product for babies. Would try get some for a friend who had delivered two weeks ago.
Amanda
August 20, 2020Thats so awesome that Cerave has a baby line– I had no idea! Glad that these products are good for baby’s sensitive skin. Thanks for sharing!
Emman Damian
August 20, 2020Cerave seems like a good brand. I hope I can try it for my niece.
Deborah
August 24, 2020I LOVE Cerave lotions! I use them after my showers every day!
Lily
August 24, 2020Oh my, what adorable little babes!! I love Cerave—such a good brand!
Tianshanae
August 25, 2020I am a big fan of Cerave products. Its great that they also have a baby line.
Elizabeth O
August 27, 2020I’m still blown away by the fact that you now have two little ones at home. They are adorable and yes, it takes discipline to maintain a routine that includes me time. Kudos lady!