I'll never forget the first week of Levi waking up crying four times a night.
He was one year old, and he couldn't stop scratching his legs and arms. He'd wake up uncomfortable, irritable, and exhausted. So were we.
If you're reading this, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. The constant scratching. The red, inflamed patches on their little legs. The sleepless nights. The feeling that you're failing your kid because you can't figure out how to make it stop.
This is the real story of how we treated Levi's eczema. Not some generic advice from a parenting blog. This is what actually worked for our son.
When Levi's Eczema Started
Levi was born in August 2024. Around his first birthday, we started noticing dry patches on his arms and legs. Within a week, those patches turned into angry red spots that he couldn't stop scratching.
The worst part? It was destroying his sleep. He'd wake up multiple times a night, scratching and crying. We'd go in there, try to comfort him, but nothing helped.
What Actually Causes Baby Eczema
Eczema isn't just dry skin. It's a broken skin barrier combined with an overactive immune response. When Levi's skin couldn't lock in moisture, irritants got in. His immune system freaked out. That caused inflammation. More inflammation meant more scratching. More scratching meant a worse skin barrier.
It's a brutal cycle.
And here's the kicker: a lot of the products marketed for baby eczema actually contain ingredients that make it worse. Fragrances. Preservatives. Even the chlorine in bath water can trigger flare-ups.
That's when I realized we needed to fix two things:
- Remove irritants (especially from bath time)
- Restore his skin barrier with something that actually worked
The Two Products That Changed Everything
1. Canopy Bath Filter
I never thought about what was IN Levi's bath water. Chlorine. Heavy metals. Other chemicals from city water treatment. All of it sitting on his already irritated skin for 10-15 minutes every time he took a bath.
We got the Canopy Bath Filter, and I'm not exaggerating when I say we noticed a difference within three days.
The filter removes chlorine and other irritants from the water. No more red, angry skin after bath time. No more immediate scratching the second we dried him off.
It sounds simple, but removing those triggers was half the battle.
2. Balanced Organics Calming Cream
The second piece was finding a cream that actually restored his skin barrier instead of just sitting on top of it.
Most baby lotions are garbage. They're either too thin and don't do anything, or they're full of synthetic ingredients that caused more problems for Levi.
The Balanced Organics Calming Cream is different. It's whipped tallow-based, which means it mimics the natural oils in human skin. It actually helps rebuild the skin barrier instead of just covering it up.
We started applying it twice a day after baths and whenever we saw him start to scratch. Within a week, the redness was fading. Within two weeks, the constant scratching stopped. And most importantly, he started sleeping through the night again.
Why I Created the Eczema Relief Bundle
Once we figured out what worked for Levi, I started hearing from other parents dealing with the same thing. People who follow us on Instagram. Even my wife's mom friends were asking what we used.
Everyone was desperate for something that actually worked.
That's why I created the Eczema Relief Essentials bundle on Simple Steps Market.
I bundled the exact two products we used on Levi. Same bath filter. Same calming cream. No guessing. No trial and error. Just the solution that worked for us.
If you're dealing with baby eczema right now, I want to save you the weeks of frustration we went through. You don't need ten different products. You need these two.
How to Use the Bundle
Here's exactly what we do with Levi:
Bath Time:
- Install the Canopy Bath Filter on your tub or shower (it takes 30 seconds, seriously)
- Give your baby a lukewarm bath (not too hot, that dries out skin even more)
- Keep it short, around 5-10 minutes
- Pat them dry gently with a soft towel
After Bath:
- Apply the Balanced Organics Calming Cream immediately while their skin is still slightly damp
- Focus on problem areas (for Levi, that was his legs and arms)
- Reapply throughout the day as needed, especially before bed
That's it. No complicated routine. Just consistent use of products that actually work.
What to Expect
I don't want to promise overnight miracles because that's not realistic. But here's what we saw with Levi:
Days 1-3: Less redness immediately after baths
Week 1: Fewer scratching episodes, especially at night. He started sleeping in longer stretches.
Week 2: Visible improvement in skin texture on his legs and arms, red patches fading
Week 3-4: Skin looked almost completely normal, occasional flare-ups but way more manageable. Back to sleeping through the night.
Your baby might be different. Some kids respond faster. Some take a little longer. But if you're consistent with it, you should see improvement.
Other Things That Helped
Beyond the bath filter and cream, we made a few other changes that seemed to help:
Clothing: We switched to 100% organic cotton pajamas. Polyester and synthetic fabrics can irritate his skin more.
Laundry: We only use fragrance-free, non-toxic detergent. (We love Truly Free and Branch Basics)
Environment: We got a humidifier for his room during winter when the air gets super dry.
But honestly, the bath filter and calming cream did 90% of the heavy lifting.
The Real Reason I'm Sharing This
I started Simple Steps Market because I was overwhelmed trying to figure out what was safe for Levi. Which products were actually clean. Which brands I could trust.
Most parents don't have a brother who's an ingredient expert. Most parents don't have time to read research papers about skin barrier function or compare ingredient lists for hours.
I created the Eczema Relief Essentials bundle because I want to make this easier for you than it was for us.
These are the exact products we used on our son. The same ones I'd recommend to my own family. That's the standard for everything on Simple Steps Market.
Get the Bundle
If your baby is dealing with eczema right now, you don't need to figure this out alone.
Shop the Eczema Relief Essentials Bundle here
You'll get the Canopy Bath Filter and Balanced Organics Calming Cream in one package. Everything you need to start seeing results.
And if you have questions about how to use it or what to expect, reach out. I'm a real person, not a customer service bot, and I actually want to help.
P.S. If you're dealing with severe eczema or it's not improving after a few weeks, please talk to your pediatrician. I'm sharing what worked for us, but I'm not a doctor. Some cases need medical intervention, and that's completely okay.
