Why Do Babies Get Eczema?
No one really knows what causes eczema. It’s an immune system reaction that can be triggered by certain soaps, creams, allergies, and detergents, and may worsen with stress, heat, and sweat. Heredity is a big factor in whether or not an infant gets eczema. If mom or dad have eczema, baby is a lot more likely to develop it, too. As a matter of fact, if both parents have eczema, the likelihood their infant will inherit it is about 50%.
