The 2 week challenge is a way you can test how well moisturising creams work by choosing a moisturising cream and using it every day for 2 weeks to see how much difference it makes to your child's skin. This can also help you find a cream that works for your child. It’s simple – you just need to use your moisturising creams every day! There will be a chart that you can you use to record when you use moisturising creams and how your child's eczema is. You can also set up reminders if you like.
Click the button below if you would like to take the challenge:
I started recording on the moisturising creams chart how her skin felt after using the creams. This really helped me find the cream that worked for her.
If you haven’t liked any of them, you may want to go back to your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse to find one that you and your child like. Check there’s enough left for 2 weeks.
You may find it helpful to think through some of the things that could stop you from using your child's moisturising creams every day. If you haven’t already, you could have a look at some of the common reasons why people don't put on moisturising creams every day. Click on an option to find out more.
Moisturising every day can take time. Many families find it difficult to fit moisturising creams into their daily routine. This usually becomes a lot easier once a routine that works for you is set up and you start seeing for yourself how this can help your child's eczema. You may find it helpful to look at the ‘managing stress for parents’ section where these issues are discussed in more detail.
It’s so easy to forget to put on moisturising cream every day, especially when you are really busy. Many families find it easier to remember if they make putting on moisturising creams part of their daily routine. You may find it helpful to put on moisturising creams at the same time each day. Perhaps after your child has a bath or before your child goes to bed. You can try the 2 week challenge later in this section. This can help you get into the habit of using your moisturising creams every day. You can also set up email or text reminders so you don’t forget!
Click on the number of times you would like to use moisturising creams each day:
Choose a start date to begin the challenge:
You can use the alarm on your mobile phone to set daily reminders to put your child's moisturising creams on. Think about:
- The best times of day to put moisturising creams on
- Setting a different sound to your normal alarm
Top tip
Choose times that fit in with your routine. This may be when dressing your child or changing nappies, or just before meal times, or after baths. You could also choose times when you think your child's skin needs looking after more, like before going outside. Picking the same time each day helps you to make putting creams on part of your routine.
You have chosen to start the 2 week challenge on and will use your moisturising cream until
You can do it! You're only two weeks away from seeing for yourself what a difference moisturising creams can make to your skin.