subject: Treating Infant eczema [print this page] Infant eczema can affect a baby at any point in his life! It makes an infant irritable because his skin is dry and scratchy and can give parents sleepless nights. Different people have different means of handling this condition. Let us tell you about what really works!
The first thing to remember when you are handling an outbreak is to keep your nerves about you! We know that's difficult when your kid is uneasy-but that is the best way to deal with it! Give him a steady and proper treatment and you may well find him recovering in a few days!
No matter what infant eczema treatment you are giving baby-it is important to remember that you must keep the skin moisturized. Avoid anything that makes the skin drier-use of scented soaps, non cotton toweling, infant wear etc.
The bath water you are using should be neither hot, nor too cold. Even water that is too warm may aggravate a flare up. So be extra careful when you are giving him a bath.
Diet in baby eczema- be careful about baby's diet when he is prone to eczema. Include lots of healthy oils, vegetables and fruit when you are feeding him. Always remember to give him adequate amounts of water. This will help in keeping the skin moisturized and prevent possible flare ups. Vitamin C present in the fruit help in the growth of new cells and vegetable cleans the skin from within-so both are good for your baby.
Insist on cleanliness- common household irritants like dust mites may also cause flare-ups. Keep your house and especially baby's bedding absolutely clean. Use organic or at least non scented detergents to wash the linen that will come into direct contact with your baby's skin. Even this detergent might cause drying of the skin so be very careful.
Infant eczema can be very irritating for your baby- so tackle it right at the beginning with these simple preventive measures!
