Tips & Things to consider if just starting on your eczema journey:
- Keep nails trimmed and filed. Brush each finger across your face to ensure there are no sharp edges that could potentially scratch your lil one.
- Use scratch mittens for infants
- Always use washing machine soap sparingly
- Use the Extra Rinse Button when washing clothes
- I recommend Arm & Hammer Dermatology Detergent
- I recommend Gentle Naturals Baby Eczema Relief Cream for Cradle Cap
- I recommend Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Soothing Bath Treatment
- I recommend Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream and “grease” your child up often!
- I recommend Vanicream Sunscreen, Shampoo, Conditioner and Cleansing Bar
- Try not using soap or shampoo
- Try not using washcloths
- Remember that every child is different; think outside of the box in terms of what is affecting your child.
- Use your mother instincts. Trust them.
- If considering dust mite allergy, purchase a Pillow Cover, Hypoallergenic Mattress Cover and Hepa Filter for child’s room.
- If considering water as culprit have your local water company or water Treatment Company come out and check your levels. They usually do this free of charge.
- If considering fabric, stick with cotton clothes that allow your child’s skin to breathe. Remove all polyester clothing items from your child’s wardrobe.
- There are things to help control the eczema while you search for answers. Ask your doctor about a combination of antihistamine and steroid cream regimen to help control the eczema.
- Keep Food Journals if suspect food allergies
- Consider that it may not be food related and consider environment factors as well.
- Keep trying
- Keep searching
- Think of things through your child’s day that touch his skin. Think of cleaners that you use on your child’s high chair, think about their car seat, think about scents in your house, car or on their caregivers.
- Withhold from using any perfumes, scents, or air fresheners while trying to find culprit. This includes scented trash bags.
- CONSIDER EVERYTHING!
- Be sure to only change one variable at a time when testing out new things.
- You might not find an answer but that doesn’t mean it’s not okay to try. Don’t let others discourage you. You are your child’s biggest advocate!