Flexitol Happy Little Bodies – The Case For The Kids Range

Key Takeaways:

• Flexitol Happy Little Bodies offers a pediatric eczema care range, clinically tested for efficacy and safe for newborns to 12-year-olds.
• The range includes a non-steroidal eczema relief cream, moisturizing lotion, gentle wash & shampoo.
• Designed for mild to moderate eczema and sensitive skin, these products provide long-term care without the use of steroids.

Amit Saha, Registered Pharmacist & Head of Technical & Innovation at Flexitol shares the story behind Happy Little Bodies, our children’s skin care range of products.

What products are in the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies range?

There are four products in this pediatric eczema management range. 

• Little Bodies Happy Eczema Relief Cream is a non-steroidal treatment option for eczema and dermatitis. 
• Little Bodies Happy Eczema Moisturising Lotion is a specialised moisturizer for the eczema prone skin and also acts as a maintainer and preventer after treatment. 
• Little Bodies Happy Eczema Wash & Shampoo is an ultra- gentle cleanser designed to work together with the cream and lotion as a regimen of care.

How effective is the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies range?

Happy Little Bodies range is clinically tested to ensure efficacy. The Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream and Eczema Moisturizing Lotion are the only non-steroidal treatment and prevention options for kids’ eczema that has clinical equivalency with one per cent hydrocortisone.*

What skin conditions do Flexitol Happy Little Bodies products address?

Flexitol Happy Little Bodies offers a regimen of care for children living with eczema.

Are there any instructions that a pharmacist should share about Flexitol Little Bodies range with consumers?

For mild to moderate eczema, the regimen of care should be used as the primary treatment option.

For severe eczema, this range can be used alongside prescribed steroids*, or after 12 weeks of steroid use.

What age groups do these products cover?

The whole range is suitable for newborns up to children aged 12 years.

What are the benefits of the Flexitol Happy Little Bodies range?

Being the only *non-steroidal range that offers clinical equivalency with steroids is the most unique benefit. The range is also suitable for newborn babies from day one. Using clean and natural ingredients, this range is very gentle and suitable for long term use.

*In certain cases, steroid products may be a part of an eczema treatment regimen as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. By stating that our products are steroid free, LaCorium Health is not implying that steroidal products are harmful to a consumer.

FAQs for Happy Little Bodies Eczema Range

Flexitol Happy Little Bodies provides a gentle yet effective regimen for managing eczema and sensitive skin in children. Backed by clinical research and formulated with safe ingredients, this range supports long-term skin health. Learn more in our FAQs.

How often should I be using Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion on my child?

Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion can be applied 3-4 times daily. It should be applied to skin affected by mild eczema, itching, irritation, redness or flaking. Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion offers symptomatic relief and can be used to prevent flare-ups. 

How do I know if I need to use Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion or Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream on my child?

Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream should be used to control flare-ups and for the symptomatic relief of itch and inflammation. Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion should replace your existing moisturiser to provide soothing benefits and to prevent flare-ups.

Up to how many times a day can I apply Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion and Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream?

Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion and/or Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream can be applied up to 3-4 times daily on skin affected by mild eczema or skin irritations. As part of a maintenance regimen, it is recommended to use Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion daily.

Must I always use Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion and Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream together?

It is important to note that the 2 products serve different functions and one does not replace the other. When the skin is showing signs of flare-ups, it is important to use both products together. If there are no red, inflamed flare-ups visible, Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion should be used on its own. For the management of mild eczema, it is important to make regular daily use of Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion to keep the skin hydrated.

Do I have to take breaks when using Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream as I do with steroid products?<br>

No, being a steroid-free* product, Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream can be used continuously.

Why does Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream work so effectively to relieve skin irritations and itch? 

Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream contains 5% colloidal oatmeal. This is the clinically proven concentration needed for its efficacy. Happy Little Bodies Eczema Relief Cream is also fortified with aloe vera, peppermint oil and, calendula officinalis, which are traditionally used in herbal medicine to relieve minor skin irritations and itching due to mild eczema.

Can I use Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion in conjunction with a steroid product?

Yes. In cases where steroids have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, Happy Little Bodies Eczema Moisturising Lotion is a high quality, gentle moisturising lotion to use in conjunction with the steroid.

Is the Happy Little Bodies Eczema Range of products safe for use on a newborn infant?

Yes. The Happy Little Bodies Eczema products are specifically recommended for use from newborn to 12 years.  As with the introduction of all new products, it is recommended to patch test on a small area on the skin for 24 hours before applying to large areas.  

Why do I need to use the Happy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo?

Traditional soaps containing soap and sulphate ingredients can cause irritation and aggravate those with sensitive skin and mild eczema. Happy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo is a soap and sulphate free cleanser. Its moisturising and tear-free formula is clinically proven to be non-irritating. By using it as a shampoo, you are taking care of sensitive scalps whilst also avoiding the runoff of traditional shampoos onto sensitive skin.

Can I use the Happy Little Bodies Eczema Range of eczema care products on open or weeping eczema?

For these conditions, we would recommend that you take the advice of a healthcare professional.

I find it hard to wash my baby’s hair as the runoff tends to burn his eyes. Is your Happy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo suitable for washing hair on small babies?

Our formula is ideal for young infants and those with sensitive scalps and skin.

Does the Happy Little Bodies Eczema use fragrances in their products?

No, the Little Bodies Eczema range is fragrance-free.

Many people love skincare products that smell “pretty”. What are the concerns with fragrances in skin care products?

Artificial fragrances are made from petroleum and have a high incidence of causing skin irritations. Cosmetic fragrances, made with cheap synthetic chemicals are the most commonly used.

My child has eczema prone and sensitive skin but I’d like her to be able to enjoy the childhood pleasure of a bubble bath. Does the Happy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo foam? Would it be a suitable product to use as a bubble bath for a child with eczema?

Yes, the Happy Little Bodies Eczema Wash & Shampoo is a great bubble bath product as it has a gentle foaming action whilst being suitable for sensitive and eczema prone skin.

My child has a nut allergy. Does the Little Bodies Eczema range of products contain any nut-based ingredients?

The Happy Little Bodies Eczema range is nut free and suitable for use on children with nut allergies.