SKIN PROBLEMS

Eczema in babies is a fairly common thing and often it is also referred to as cradle cap. About one out of every ten babies will develop eczema and often there is seemingly no known cause as to why this occurs. Some studies have shown that the risk of eczema in babies does go up if there is a cat present in the home and various foods and environmental stimulants can cause outbreaks as well. If your baby is dealing with eczema here are some helpful tips to help them feel a bit better and to prevent further breakouts.

One way that you can help treat eczema in babies is by changing to products that are hypoallergenic. Many times new outbreaks of eczema are in result to an allergy to some kind of product so switching your brands of baby oils, baby washes, and even baby wipes can be helpful. If you have questions about switching brands you can discuss it with your pediatrician for guidance.

Another way to help treat eczema in babies is by making sure that you keep their skin very well hydrated. Often drying of the skin makes eczema worse so using soaps that are moisturizing can help. You can also use special hydrating lotions to help keep their skin hydrated as well. Another method of keeping their skin hydrated is using baby oil on them after their bath to keep the moisture in.

Eczema in babies is often made worse by dry air as well. It is easy in the winter for the air in your home to get very dry. You can help keep the air humidified by purchasing a small humidifier and using it every day. This will help increase the moisture in the air in your home. Each of these simple tips can help reduce the outbreaks of eczema in babies.