Sudocrem - A Letter to you

Dear Sudocrem,

So far you have been in my life for fifteen or more years. We were first introduced when I started working as a healthcare assistant in your dull grey pot a brilliance of brightness once opened with your thick white ways you could always soothe a bottom, a sore, most things were no match for you.

Then I discovered that not only were you used to soothe the most intimate places you could be used as a sunburn healer an acne healer an anecdote for eczema. In my days before children, before sharing a bed with someone, I would coat myself in a thick layer of you and wake up with a softer face one that was ready to face the world.

Since we first met oh how you have evolved, you were the first thing I knew I could rely on when my son was born nearly eight years ago, then came Sudocrem Care and protect in its smaller more modern looking tube - not as thick and bright as my old faithful but amazing to say the least you were there tucked away in every hospital bag I packed ready for their imminent births you were there first to protect with your hypoallergenic triple care ointment with just newborns in mind and then it was back to the old faithful to soothe their skin if they had been in the sun a little too long, you were there when they were teething and there skin was red and angry, you were there for my youngest son when his eczema flared up, you have been with us through many ups and downs in my life and parenting journey. I knew I could always rely on you and you could rely on me to recommend you to friends and family in there hours of need. It has been a long and emotional journey that still isn't over yet the twins are babies and the boys still need you, in fact, we all still need you for many years to come with your healing powers.

We have many more memories to make in our lives as a family and you are certainly an important part of our family, you are invaluable so we want to thank you Sudocrem for always being there for working your magic and making life just that little bit easier.

Sudocrem care and protect - helps to care for your babies delicate skin protecting it against the causes of nappy rash it's gentle and light so it simply glides onto newborn babies skin and can be used as part of your everyday routine at nappy change time.

You can read more about Sudocrem on my review over here its priced at around £4.00 a tube and is available to buy from all good supermarkets and chemists.

Sudocrem skin care products #review

For as long as I can remember Sudocrem has been a big part of my life. When I was a health care assistant in my first job in a hospital I was introduced to it, then as I trained to be a staff nurse it was always there the little saviour in the Gray tub with the red label. So naturally as I had my own children to soothe there soft little bottoms I always used Sudocrem.

Sudocrem have added some new products to there range and they asked me if I would review them so here is the first,

Sudocrem Care and Protect

Sudocream care and protect is specifically designed for babies, it is an innovative new product that offers triple action protection for babies sensitive skin that are prone to nappy rash, whilst still being gentle on there skin.

This product is a barrier cream that that locks in the skins natural moisture, the cream conditions and smooths whilst gently stimulating the skins natural healing process. By forming a gentle barrier it also helps prevent infection.

Sudocrem care and protect contains Pro vitamin B5 and vitamin which both help protect the skin it is also hypoallergenic which every parent loves to hear. Pro vitamin B5 has also been shown to act as an anti-inflammatory (reduces redness and swelling) on skin.

The packaging I have to say is every parents dream whilst you child is wriggling and trying to crawl

off you can just flip the lid on this little tube, the Sudocrem inside the tube is quite runny so it comes out of the tube quite easily, you only need one hand which makes life so much more easier and quicker. Sudocrem has quite a distinct scent which is quite lovely and fresh it really doesn't differ that much to the original cream in the Gray tubs apart from the fact that it is much easier to apply.

The cream comes in a 30g, 40g and 50g tube which doesn't seem an awful lot but I have to say a little bit does really go a long way. Sudocrem is available to buy at most supermarkets with the 30g tube priced at £3.99, 40g - £4.99 and the 50g is priced at £5.99 per tube.

Sudocrem moisturising mousse

With the weather turning colder we all suffer from time to time with dry skin, Cold air and other factors of the environment help to contribute to this, babies and children are just at much risk of having dry skin as the rest of us like adults some children suffer more with dry skin than others.

Sudocrem mousse is hypoallergenic, it intensely moisturises skin from the moment you start using
it. It is free from artificial colours, parabens, perfumes and other preservatives. The mousse style bottle makes it easy to use when you have children that just don't want to stay still!

I have been trying this out on Adam over the last week or so, I have never tried out any sort of moisturising lotions on him and I have to say it really is easy to use the fact that it comes out in a blob I think gives it a little bit of  added fun and he has been helping me to rub it in. The cream itself is not sticky or greasy which is great because I am not keen on creams that are greasy.

Adam has some dry patches on his elbows and the backs of his legs, I have to say they are looking a lot better than they were previously I think using this mousse continuoulsy every day will clear it up completely and keep dry patches at bay,  However his skin is already feeling very smoothe and soft, it also looks healthier. 

Sudocrem moisturising mousse is available to buy at boots and other retailers it is priced at £8.99 per bottle, I think its slightly more than I would pay for moisturising lotion However you get what you pay for and it really is a fantastic product.

Sudocrem skin care

This is a 30g little tube that has especially been designed to tackle skin care problems, for those problematic areas like elbows, knees and the face the ingredients of this little wonder are more or less the same as the original cream, but this is non-medicated, less harsh and less drying on the skin which is great especially for when using cream on the face.

I have to say I would have never noticed this cream on the shelf as the packaging is very similar to the nappy rash cream, However I have been using this cream and my skin does look far better than it was previously especially my face, it really does help with blemishes and dry patches it also keeps your skin moist after applying foundation over the top of it, although you really don't need a lot as a small blob of this cream really does go a long way also to much can leave you face feeling greasy. 

This product is priced at £1.99 per tube which I think is a great price for a skin cream, I also love that the tube is handbag size so it is really convenient to carry where ever you go! 

Sudocream is a great product And I would definitely recommend all three of these fantastic products as I loved them all, my particular favorite being the skin care cream because as a mum you look for convenience, this product certainly gives you that, a definite must have for your handbag!

To find out more about the Sudocream and there full range of products visit www.sudocrem.co.uk

All three of these products were sent to me free of charge for the purpose of the review all opinions expressed are honest and remain my own 

Health awareness; Nappy rash

As parents we all know how horrible it is when your baby/toddler has nappy rash, it can range from mild to severe I don't think there is anything you can do to stop your child from ever getting a nappy rash, however as parents we can try, by having the right knowledge about the causes and prevention.

Nearly all babies and toddlers will get nappy rash at least once in there early years up until they are potty trained.

Nappy rash can either be quite mild as in their is just a small area covered in a pink or red rash made up of small spots or blotches and usually with cream disappears as quickly as it has arrived.
However sometimes symptoms can be more severe these are often more advanced and cause distress and pain to a child, they can be in forms of bright red spots, dry cracked, broken skin or swellings ulcers and blister. This can sometimes spread further and move to be on their legs tummy and lower back. Also common in children is thrush.

Nappy rash is more likely to occur when,

• You have a baby that is premature
• During teething
• Your child is unwell or have recently had a vaccination
• when their changing from breast feeding to bottle feeding
• After antibiotics as this can upset there stomach and give them diarrhoea
• starting on solids or when they have cows milk for the first time

Many things can combine to the be cause of nappy rash one of the main causes is wearing a nappy for too long and here are some of the other reasons why a child might have a nappy rash.

• Sensitive skin
• soap, detergent or bubble bath
• diarrhoea
• rubbing or chafing
• baby wipes
• long contact with bodily fluids (wee & poo)

 

Simple but effective steps can prevent nappy rash occurring:

1. Probably everyone knows this, change you child's nappy frequently, keeping your child clean and dry will prevent nappy rash in the first place.
2. let your child's bottom air, we all know children love to be naked let baby's have some time on a towel with there nappy off and older children run around for a bit it lets the air circulate  around their skin
3. When your changing you child always wipe from front to back, clean the whole area thoroughly, using water or plain baby wipes and make sure its dry properly.
4. Use a barrier cream after each change
5. Avoid using talcum powder as it can role in to balls clog together causing friction. 

For a mild nappy rash you can seek advice and support from your local pharmacist or health visitor or a GP/ local health care professional whom will be able to give advice on the best treatment for your child.

You should always seek help from a health care professional if you think your child's nappy rash is getting worse and not better, or if it is accompanied by a high temperature.