Eczema is a very frustrating condition for anyone to have but when it’s your child suffering, you really want a cure! Unfortunately, there is no real cure for eczema and all cases are a little different, so it’s very hard to find the right things to use to actually relive the irritation. Avoiding the use of a steroid cream is important for most parents.
From our research, eczema could really stem from environmental toxins – so here are a list of things to consider:
It’s really important to avoid any highly fragranced products around your eczema sufferer
Laundry detergent – use fragrance free and made for sensitive skin, use it for all of your laundry ( bedding, clothes, the whole household)
Personal fragrances – if you or any member of your household wears perfume – it can contribute to and possibly bring on flare ups
Cleaning supplies – use simple things to clean your household such as vinegar and water in a spray bottle/ baking soda and water for hard to clean things. (commercial brands tend to have tons of fragrance and again can bring on irritation)
Try to keep your baby off of your carpets/hardwood floors – dust can aggravate the skin so try laying a blanket down washed in fragrance free detergent when the baby is playing on the floor
Family pets can also have dander that may also contribute
Try to keep an even temperature in your house – extremes can cause flare-ups
Having a humidifier in the baby’s room will aid in the dryness
If you have exhausted all these methods around your home, you may want to have a good look your little one’s diet. It appears that many eczema sufferers have reactions and flare-ups to things such as dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt, etc..) wheat (bread, pastas, etc..) and highly acidic foods (eggs, chicken, dairy, etc..) This of course requires diligence and a process of elimination as to what foods bring the flare-ups on. Luckily these days there are many options for gluten free and lactose free items as an alternative.
Keep in mind there is no real cure and all cases of eczema are different. The common thread is that they all need to be dealt with in a gentle and soothing manner by keeping the area clean and well moisturized with a natural baby skin care cream.
Tawna Hill is the Founder of Tawna Hill Baby – Natural Baby Care. A mother who only wanted to use the purest ingredients to soften and soothe her baby’s delicate skin, after dealing with a life altering illness while she was pregnant. Tawna Hill Baby donates 25 cents from the sale of each product to the search for a cure.