Cleanse and protect your baby’s delicate skin with the DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Soap Free Wash and Shampoo.
Giving the utmost care and attention to your baby’s delicate skin is a priority, especially when it comes to bath time. That’s why DermaVeen designed the DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Soap Free Wash and Shampoo, that’s specially formulated to cleanse your baby’s delicate skin, hair and scalp.
Australian made and enriched with over 87% naturally derived ingredients, this soap-free cleanser has been dermatologically tested and designed to create a gentle cleansing experience for your baby.
Why we love this Soap Free Wash and Shampoo
DermaVeen Calmexa soap free wash is formulated with 100% natural colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and kakadu plum. Colloidal oatmeal is renowned for its soothing properties, which helps relieve dry and sensitive skin, while ceramides work to strengthen the skin barrier and lock in moisture. The addition of kakadu plum contains vitamin C and antioxidants to protect sensitive skin.
The DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Wash and Shampoo is:
Clinically tested to be gentle
Non-drying
pH friendly
Skin microbiome friendly
Tear and sting free
Dermatologically tested
Hypoallergenic
Free from soaps, fragrance, parabens, sulphates, phthalates, alcohol, silicone, mineral oil, phenoxyethanol and artificial colours.
How to use DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Soap Free Wash and Shampoo
To use, simply wet your baby’s hair and body with warm water. Apply the product with your hands or a cloth, massage gently into a light lather (avoiding the eye area), rinse and pat dry. For use in the bath, add to running water and stir through thoroughly with your hands.
To complete your bath time routine, use the DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Soap Free Wash and Shampoo in conjunction with the other DermaVeen baby products. All designed for sensitive, dry or eczema-prone skin, the DermaVeen baby range is the best way to provide delicate care for your baby’s skin.
I absolutely love the Dermaveen soap free wash and shampoo for my baby’s skin. It’s very easy to use and was very gentle on his skin. My baby has quite sensitive skin so I was so pleased to have found something that worked great and didn’t irritate his skin at all. I love that it’s over 87% naturally derived, Hypoallergenic and fragrance free. If you haven’t given it a go I highly recommend to try this baby wash and shampoo.
DermaVeen baby body wash and shampoo is very gentle for baby skin. Makes baby skin soft and fresh. Amazing range with no nasties. Highly recommend for all the parents.
DermaVeen was so great to use. It was gentle and nourishing. It did not dry our their skin. It did not sting so there were no tears from any of the babies. I also love how there are no nasties in the ingredient list. I have never used it before and have definitely been converted. It made bath time fun.
With a child who suffers for eczema-prone skin we are always looking for trusted brands with nautical ingredients to help prevent flare ups. The helped to keep dry skin soft all day and the soap free wash is just what we need! Great product from a great brand!
I really liked this 2 in 1 wash and shampoo for my 3 month old. It was gentle on his skin but also cleaned him well. I would definitely repurchase this product.
It’s the most gentle baby wash & shampoo we’ve used. Although Miss M doesn’t have overly sensitive skin, she definitely has the occasional irritation from the swim school pools, sand and insect bites.
The Dermaveen Soap free wash & shampoo has been so gentle on her skin, providing her with comfort and softness with naturally derived ingredients. The soap free wash & shampoo is actually the first we’ve used that hasn’t caused tears or stinging when washing around the eyes, others say they don’t but Dermaveen truly doesn’t as shown in the video
I asked her if it smells nice, there actually isn’t any fragrance in the wash, it’s all natural from the ingredients, which has pleasant smell, not overpowering like strawberry or bubblegum (IYKYK). We are enjoying using the wash and would definitely recommend as the number once choice for all mums with bubs.
Very effective and gentle wash to use on sensitive and new skin. Its fantastic. No fragrance and made my little guys skin sliky smooth even after the first try. The no fragrance was such a bonus as little ones already have that gorgeous baby smell and it never irritated his sensitive skin. Fantastic product and thankful for being selected to trial.
A bathtime must have for my 20 month-old baby. He has very delicate and sensitive skin so I must be careful with the products I use. I can honestly say this Dermaveen baby wash and shampoo is gentle yet cleansing on his skin. It leaves his scalp clean and clear with a pleasant light scent. I'm really very impressed, I'll be buying this again for my son. It's a great product for sensitive bubs, in fact it's a winning product to me!
My son has eczema prone skin. We find it hard to use baby wash on him as a lot sets it off. DermaVeen soap-free baby wash has been amazing. It does not have a strong perfume which is fantastic! My little ones skin now looks so healthy and feels so soft. I would highly recommend!
I absolutely love the Dermaveen soap free wash and shampoo for my baby’s skin. It’s very easy to use and was very gentle on his skin. My baby has quite sensitive skin so I was so pleased to have found something that worked great and didn’t irritate his skin at all. I love that it’s over 87% naturally derived, Hypoallergenic and fragrance free. If you haven’t given it a go I highly recommend to try this baby wash and shampoo.
I’m a big fan of baby products that are an all in one and that are a good product. This wash and shampoo smells beautiful and left my baby clean and washed well. It foams up really well and it’s great for fresh sensitive baby skin. I actually use this brand on myself so to know that they have a great baby wash that is great on my babies skin too has made me prefer this brand for our whole family a lot more
Our whole family has always had sensitive skin and our new addition is no different. The product is easy to apply (no excessively thick sensitive product here) and leaves baby's skin feeling soft, hydrated and not irritated. Thanks DermaVeen Baby
I was pleasant surprised with how this product was easy to use due to the pump bottle (it is so hard to wrangle a little one and try and get a cap off in the bath) and how gentle it was on her as well as giving such a great clean after a day of mushing stuff in her hair. I would highly recommend using it for little ones with sensitive skin as it gave her no irritations!
The Dermaveen Baby Calmex Soap Free wash and Shampoo is a gentle wash that is specially formulated for babies with sensitive skin. With all the natural ingredients which are free from harmful chemicals that can cause skin irritations. My son has a sensitive skin and this soap is an absolute winner. We definitely love this products
MY15 month old and 2.5yr old have eczema prone skin. We've been using this product paired with the DermaVeen Moisturiser for 2 weeks now and have seen a massive improvement! Their skin is smooth and there hasn't been any scratching. We are so happy to have found a product that works wonders, smells amazing and is safe for all of our 3 little ones.
I used this in my 1 year olds bath to wash him and wash his hair. Great for his skin, did not cause any irritation but instead left his skin feeling very soothed.
DermaVeen baby body wash and shampoo is very gentle for baby skin. Makes baby skin soft and fresh. Amazing range with no nasties. Highly recommend for all the parents.
DermaVeen is definitely worth the try. We've been using it for 2 weeks and my 2 young boys love it during bath time, no tears or tantrums because it's in their eyes. Highly recommended to new mums and mums with young kids.
We love this dermaveen wash as it is super gentle on bubs skin and leaves it feeling soft and refreshed. I don't have to worry about any nasties either which is amazing! Love overall and would highly recommend to all mums and dads for newborns or toddlers.
Dermaveen Soap Free wash was so gentle on my baby’s skin at bath time. I loved that it had no irritating fragrances and the ingredients were calming and soothing for sensitive baby skin. It even helped with cradle cap!
DermaVeen was so great to use. It was gentle and nourishing. It did not dry our their skin. It did not sting so there were no tears from any of the babies. I also love how there are no nasties in the ingredient list. I have never used it before and have definitely been converted. It made bath time fun.
DermaVeen Baby Calmexa Shampoo and Bodywash was a lovely all in one product. I can say the no more tears is correct as I tried it for myself to see if it really was tear free. Left my babies skin feeling baby soft, gentle enough on eczema prone skin and left hair feeling clean. Very gentle product and most important soap free.
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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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The Dermaveen Soap free wash & shampoo has been so gentle on her skin, providing her with comfort and softness with naturally derived ingredients. The soap free wash & shampoo is actually the first we’ve used that hasn’t caused tears or stinging when washing around the eyes, others say they don’t but Dermaveen truly doesn’t as shown in the video
I asked her if it smells nice, there actually isn’t any fragrance in the wash, it’s all natural from the ingredients, which has pleasant smell, not overpowering like strawberry or bubblegum (IYKYK). We are enjoying using the wash and would definitely recommend as the number once choice for all mums with bubs.
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