Baby eczema

It is quite common for young babies to get eczema but because the condition improves at such a high rate, doctors do not actually use the term “eczema” because the condition is usally short lived. Baby eczema will usually begin at the age of two to four months. The symptoms of eczema include patches of red, dry and itchy skin on the baby’s face, behind their ears and in the creases of the neck, knees and elbows. According to the NHS, eczema occurs differently in babies across different cultures. For example, in Asian, Black Caribbean and Black African children, eczema may not occur in the creases of the neck, elbows and knees but it may occur in other areas. Because eczema is quite itchy, your baby can start scratching, making it worse and possibly causing an infection. We recommend that you cover a young baby's hands with baby mittens. Here are some further tips to help soothe the itch:
  • Apply unperfumed emollient to the skin, as this stops the skin from drying out.
  • Aqueous creams that can be purchased from the pharmacy for moisturising. You can use it as a replacement soap to wash the baby’s skin as well.
  • Ensure that the room that the baby is in as well as the baby is kept cool. If the baby starts to feel hot then the eczema can get worse.
  • If any dietary changes are required, such as reducing intake of important foods like milk, dairy products or wheat and egg, then speak to your GP about this first.
  • Finally, stick to the most organic products, as most likely, your child won’t have an allergic reaction after using it.
Source: Adapted from the NHS.


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