How Do You Prevent Infant Eczema And Help Babies With Eczema?
There is no cure for eczema, but you can help prevent the worst break-outs and sooth your baby’s skin when it happens. Check all tags on clothes, blankets, and any other fabric that is close to the baby’s skin. If it’s not 100 percent cotton, the baby shouldn’t wear it. Polyester is especially irritating. The most important thing you can do to help infant eczema is wash the household’s laundry in detergent that is free of all scents and dyes. “All Free and Clear” is inexpensive and works well, so does Purex fragrance free. Trim fingernails every other day, and if the baby scratches at night, cover hands with long socks. If the baby pulls them off, you can safety-pin them to the sleeves. Keep the baby’s skin hydrated. Eveeno lotion works really well, as well as plain old Vaseline (the fragrance-free kind!) If the baby sleeps in your bed, exchange your shampoo and other toiletries for fragrance-free also. This will help prevent infant eczema breakouts. If you do not currently own pets, y
