Treat your baby’s dry, sensitive skin to rich, nourishing goodness with the DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream.
DermaVeen has created a deeply hydrating cream to provide long lasting nourishment for delicate baby skin, including dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.
The Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream is intensely hydrating, and enriched with over 99% naturally derived ingredients to give your baby’s skin the love it deserves.
The benefits of this ultra hydrating cream
DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream is clinically proven to improve skin hydration after 15 minutes* while providing 24 hour moisturisation*. It has enhanced levels of moisturising ingredients^ providing baby’s skin with long lasting, soothing softness and comfort.
This moisturising cream is Australian Made and formulated with the goodness of 100% natural colloidal oatmeal, ceramides and kakadu plum. The formula protects your baby’s skin barrier and locks in moisture.
How to use the Extra Rich Moisturising Cream
After bath time or before bed, apply a generous amount to your palms, rub gently to warm, and then massage the product carefully into your baby’s skin. Use twice daily, or as needed.
To complete the bath time routine, use the DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream in conjunction with the other DermaVeen baby products. All designed for sensitive, dry or eczema-prone skin, to provide delicate care for your baby’s skin.
You can find the DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream at selected retailers. Shop online at Chemist Warehouse, My Chemist and Woolworths.
* Clinical hydration study 2021-1083, 2022
^ Compared to the DermaVeen® Baby Calmexa® Moisturising Lotion
I actually had to go buy the 250ml moisturise cream as I had exhausted the one I got to review.It works on my baby's skin and has healed the patches he had on his skin. This cream is God's sent and I absolutely have migrated to the DermaVeen products. All dry patches on my baby's skin has completely normalised and I am grateful after using so many products with no results.
I got these product for free as a complimentary. After bathtime, this product – DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturing Cream is rubbed into the skin and leave a soft and smooth delicate skin. It is thick and rich and really nourishing as well! I would recommend this product and very helpful for sensitive and eczema prone skin.
From the packaging to the product this cream ticks all the boxes easy to follow instructions and easy to apply give instant soothing relief and actually doing its job with best results achieved using this the bath soak this has been a wonderful experience and has helped our family slot. Would recommend that anyone with young children give this a go.
My son and I have sensitive skin and we both got a rash all over the shoulders and chest. Only after 3 days of using DermaVeen both mine and my son's rash stopped flarring and pretty much faded. I highly recommend DermaVeen.
This product is absolutely amazing! Noticed just after one use how much of a difference it made. Feels so soft on bubs skin and so hydrating without that tacking feeling! Highly recommend
After bathtime, this product - DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturing Cream is rubbed into the skin leaving a soft and delicate skin. It is thick and rich and really nourishing as well! I would recommend this product.
One of my girls has eczema-prone skin and occasionally has dry spots on her arms and legs. We use this cream daily along with the calmexa bath soak a couple of times a week and seen a big improvement in her skin with less flare ups. When used with the bath soak it creates a nourishing and soothing treatment for her which we were impressed with. Highly recommend!
Such a great Moisturising Cream to use after bathing my daughter.It is very gentle on the skin and made it feel so soft.Very hydrating and smells really nice.Like the idea of using natural products without any nasties in it.Highly recommend and will be buying more as it works great as I have noticed a big improvement in her skin.
We usually use another brand for our babies but decided to give this a go. Needless to say we won't be looking back! This cream was so gentle and glided on smoothly - we are so happy we got to try it.
I actually had to go buy the 250ml moisturise cream as I had exhausted the one I got to review.It works on my baby's skin and has healed the patches he had on his skin. This cream is God's sent and I absolutely have migrated to the DermaVeen products. All dry patches on my baby's skin has completely normalised and I am grateful after using so many products with no results.
DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream is just amazing.. it is definitely one that I feel really moisturises my baby’s delicate skin. You won’t feel oily on the skin at all. It really works. Moisture is locked in and it protects the skin. Amazing results overall.
Chose better care with DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream
I have been given DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream to try for two weeks for my honest review. I’m truly amazed by the results, my baby's skin is much softer and well moisturised now.
Skin tone and texture is also been better than before.
I arrived home yesterday after a fortnight away to an upset bub with itchy skin. Dad had been using bubble bath for bub nightly in her bath.
She has sensitive skin and eczema-prone skin and the harsh chemicals in the bubble bath irritated her skin and dried it out.
I was excited to see that my home tester kit with both the calmexa extra rich moisturiser cream and the calmexa bath soak had arrived while I was gone.
For the last two nights, I have used the bath soak and the moisturiser in our bath and bed routine in the hopes of helping ease my baby’s discomfort.
It’s early days yet, but after two days of using this product I can very confidently say that it has not caused any further irritation, and has actively helped ease some of the itching and dryness of her skin. I look forward to continuing the use of this product to discover the full benefits of regularly using this product in our routine.
All in all I have found both this moisturiser and the bath soak to be lovely and soothing with a mild oaty scent which is very calming and gentle. I would definitely recommend trying this product if your child has sensitive skin
I used this on my baby’s skin along with the Dermaveen bath soak. It’s very thick and easily absorbed by the skin. It helps with her rashes so we will continue using it!
I do like this product. I found it added much needed extra moisture back into bubs skin. I also tried it on myself. And while I found it good I just couldn't get past the smell and had to wash my hands afterward. The oat smell just just a bit strong for me but still a good product
DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream
DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream is a best cream I used so far very gentle on my baby skin.Thanks for letting me try this product on my baby and very happy to introducing a new product to my baby.
Would have preferred a shorter and more natural ingredient list but the cream works great if your bub has really dry skin. It is on the thicker, richer side so if it's not dry skin, it might not be suitable. My bub has eczema-prone skin and it has worked a treat. I will be buying again.
This was lovely to use on both my little ones’ sensitive eczema prone skin. They react to a lot of products but this cream didn’t cause any rashes or itchiness which was great. Will absolutely consider purchasing this in the future.
I got these product for free as a complimentary. After bathtime, this product – DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturing Cream is rubbed into the skin and leave a soft and smooth delicate skin. It is thick and rich and really nourishing as well! I would recommend this product and very helpful for sensitive and eczema prone skin.
From the packaging to the product this cream ticks all the boxes easy to follow instructions and easy to apply give instant soothing relief and actually doing its job with best results achieved using this the bath soak this has been a wonderful experience and has helped our family slot. Would recommend that anyone with young children give this a go.
My son and I have sensitive skin and we both got a rash all over the shoulders and chest. Only after 3 days of using DermaVeen both mine and my son's rash stopped flarring and pretty much faded. I highly recommend DermaVeen.
This product is absolutely amazing! Noticed just after one use how much of a difference it made. Feels so soft on bubs skin and so hydrating without that tacking feeling! Highly recommend
My baby has dry skin and eczema-prone skin and I’m glad to discover DermaVeen. It helps to lock the moisture in my baby’s skin and improves his skin condition. It doesn’t contain any nasties and fragrance. I’d recommend this product to all the mums out there even if your baby doesn’t have dry skin.
Was so thankful for been given the chance to try this. The cream was amazing, it stopped my children itching and because of that they actually even slept better at night time. All those hundreds of wasted of dollars I've spent trying different products and all I needed was this.
After bathtime, this product - DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturing Cream is rubbed into the skin leaving a soft and delicate skin. It is thick and rich and really nourishing as well! I would recommend this product.
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
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So smooth on Baby's Skin
We use a small amount on dry skin after bath time and have already seen a reduction in dry skin and an overall softness and smoothness.
It is a small step to caring for bubs skin and I love how affordable and easily accessible the product is.
I will definitely be repurchasing.
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Chose better care with DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Extra Rich Moisturising Cream
Skin tone and texture is also been better than before.
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She has sensitive skin and eczema-prone skin and the harsh chemicals in the bubble bath irritated her skin and dried it out.
I was excited to see that my home tester kit with both the calmexa extra rich moisturiser cream and the calmexa bath soak had arrived while I was gone.
For the last two nights, I have used the bath soak and the moisturiser in our bath and bed routine in the hopes of helping ease my baby’s discomfort.
It’s early days yet, but after two days of using this product I can very confidently say that it has not caused any further irritation, and has actively helped ease some of the itching and dryness of her skin. I look forward to continuing the use of this product to discover the full benefits of regularly using this product in our routine.
All in all I have found both this moisturiser and the bath soak to be lovely and soothing with a mild oaty scent which is very calming and gentle. I would definitely recommend trying this product if your child has sensitive skin
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