How Do You Control Baby Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)?
This is how I am treating my daughter’s baby eczema (atopic dermatitis). There is no cure for eczema, but if you take these easy steps, you will greatly improve your baby’s kin. My daughter is almost 6 months old now, and she’s had eczema for 2 months. Her skin significantly improved when I combined her Pediatrician’s recommendations with other moms’ advice. Only bathe your baby 2 to 3 times a week to prevent over-drying her skin, using a soap-free, fragrance-free baby wash like Baby Aquaphor. Some parents prefer Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash. Limit bath time to 5 minutes, and use Aveeno Baby Skin Relief Bath Treatment in the water (I dilute one packet in one gallon of water). It is 100% colloid oatmeal, which relieves the itch. When drying your baby, use a 100% cotton towel and don’t rub her skin! Lotion your baby from head to toe immediately after a bath and at least twice a day, using a super thick cream like Eucerin (the one in the jar). Don’t use petroleum jelly; it will
