Many pediatricians and dermatologists recommend that parents’ bathe their baby every other day, preferably with just plain water to allow the natural oils and good bacteria to thrive on the baby’s skin which in turn will help strengthen their skin’s immune system. This is especially true for children suffering from eczema who have extremely sensitive …
As parents with babies with eczema, we feel that taking care of our little one’s skin is a 24-7 job. That’s because eczema is more than just sensitive skin. Eczema begins on the scalp, forehead, ears, neck, cheeks, or in the crooks behind elbows or knees. And it doesn’t stop here. Baby then begins wiggling …
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Eczema skin is itchy, very itchy. Eczema is often referred to “the itch you can’t scratch”. While, scratching is a natural reaction to itching, it can make complications more likely and the itching worse. Also, scratching can leave superficial wounds on the skin that may become infected. Unfortunately, it is near impossible not to scratch because …
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Equally important to moisturizers is the baby’s bath time regimen, because the most effective way to treat dry skin is to give it the moisture it needs through a relaxing bath. A good bath time regimen before sleep time helps baby get ready for a good night’s sleep. Eczema skin dries out easily and external …