Itch, itch, and itch… it’s a horrible feeling to experience and your baby definitely deserves better. Many parents have tried to use different things prescribed by their doctors, only to see their baby have temporary relief. Using a good treatment for baby eczema, can help eliminate most of the problems your baby is having with eczema.

There are many natural remedies for baby eczema you can use, and they are gaining popularity everyday.  

Using a Good Moisturizer  

This can be very beneficial for your baby, this can provide immediate relief. Aloe is an excellent natural moisturizer, that gives great relief to baby’s who suffer from eczema. Using this will help heal, and relieve the intense itching sensation.  

Giving Your Baby Daily Baths

Another good treatment for baby eczema is bathing your baby on a daily basis. By doing this, you can eliminate any bacteria that will cause itching and redness. Make sure you bathe your baby with soaps that are perfume free, to keep the skin from getting irritated.  

Avoid Sweating and Overheating

One of the most common triggers that will cause your child to start scratching and itching, is sweating and overheating. It’s very important that your baby avoids these situations as much as possible.  

These treatments for infant eczema can really help improve your baby’s skin condition, and are very effective. They can help stop the itching, and also help avoid itching. Treatment for baby eczema is very important to many parents, simply because most prescribed creams don’t effectively help the skin condition for a long period of time.

By: Mary Dolson

It is miserable to watch your child crying or scratching because of eczema, especially when nothing you do seems to help. There are many things that you as an adult may try, but he products probably would not be recommended for your baby, simply because they are too potent for your baby’s sensitive skin. So what are you to do? If your are like any concerned parent, letting your child suffer is simply not an option. Below are a few safe ways to care for your baby’s skin and eliminate their eczema naturally.

Shea Butter

100% natural unrefined shea butter does not look the way it feels at all. Scoop a finger full into your hand and it instantly warms and melts right in your palm. It is barely greasy and it immediately softens and nourishes the skin. Shea butter has been known to completely eliminate a child’s eczema on its own. It also is an effective diaper rash cream.

Jojoba Oil

This oil closely resembles human sebum, so it will absorb very easily into your baby’s delicate skin. You can apply this as often as you like to your baby’s skin. If your baby has crusty or dry skin on the scalp, gently massage some on the scalp and it will help loosen the dry or flaky skin. It is not greasy at all, and can be used on a mothers nipples if she has eczema and is nursing.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil has a soothing scent and it calms the nerves. Placing 1-2 drops into your baby’s shea butter, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, or on the pillow or blankets can soothe/relax your child and help get him or her to sleep. You can also add a couple of drops to a vaporizer.

Black Soap

This soap is recommended for babies with very dry skin and for those with skin conditions like eczema, rashes, acne, etc. It is very gentle and non-drying to the skin, and this is the only soap used on infants by many mothers in Africa because of is healing and moisturizing properties. In Ghana and Togo, black soap is nearly the only soap used by mothers to wash their newborns, as its purity makes it gentle and non-drying. This soap has also been known to get rid of eczema naturally.

Everything you put on your skin is absorbed into the bloodstream, so it is extremely important that you pay attention to all the chemicals in the products that you are putting on your baby’s skin. Your baby’s skin does not need chemicals of fragrance which dry out and irritate their already sensitive skin. It needs products that nourish the skin. Nature has provided all that you need to treat and get rid of your baby’s eczema naturally.

By: Lavenia Price

Baby eczema is usually something that runs in families. The parents may not have had eczema, but they may have alleriges or respiratory problems as children. Many believe that there is a genetic component. It is not contagious, so you don’t have to worry about your other children playing with the baby and getting a rash themselves.

Babies can get other rashes, but the hallmark of an eczema rash is that it will persist, even if it stops temporarily. Kids often have the eczema on their face, unlike adults. Other spots are elbows, knees and hands. Remember that your child will have little control over scratching, as that is an instinct. The best remedy for this is anithistamines, anti-itch creams  and putting little gloves on the baby’s hands. Expect a lot of crying from the discomfort.

There are a lot of things to observe to see if your baby can be more comfortable. First of all, have you investigated if your baby has any food allergies? This isn’t always easy to tell but you can get testing done by an allergist. Try to use the dye-free and gentle types of detergents in the event the baby has a reaction to any of the chemicals. Beware of too much sweating as well as whether the blankets are wrapped and creating perspiration. Use cotton for bedding and daily clothing.

Use moisturizer for your child constantly. This is important because he or she may be scratching and this can create more problems. Be careful about ingredients like alcohol in case your child has a reaction to it. Look around your home for mold, mildew and if pet hair may be a problem or a new rug. Get a mattress cover in case there are dust mites.

Sing with your child and do things to help your child still enjoy every day activities. Check with your doctor for what antihistamines are best to help with sleep and itching. Your care will be felt by your child, but also don’t get alarmed as this will be conveyed to your child. Having a relaxed attitude is contagious.

By: Dee Cohen