Eczema and Dermatitis: 10 Best Toddler Eczema Treatments

November 12, 2019 eczema Comment

Toddler eczema is a very common skin condition and a nightmare for sufferers and their families. The only way to completely cure infant eczema is to identify the cause and eliminate it. This is easier said than done, but don’t worry there are other ways of effectively preventing and treating eczema.

Here are the 10 best toddler eczema treatments:

Reduce baths to no more than 20 minutes. This will help to hydrate the skin and make it less itchy. Any longer and the skin will prune, disrupting the layer that helps to retain moisture.
Use a non drying soap or mild cleanser such as Cetaphil, Dove or Neutrogena which won’t contribute to the eczema symptoms. Avoid scrubbing the infants skin and pat dry with a soft towel afterwards.
Apply a moisturizer or emollient to the skin every day, even when the symptoms of toddler eczema aren’t present. The best time to apply it is right after baths within 3 minutes.
Choose organic clothes as they are made with less chemicals. Cotton is a great clothing choice as it is softer and more breathable than harsh fabrics like wool.
Wash all your clothes with a natural (non bio) detergent. Soap based products not only help to prevent toddler eczema but are also better for the environment.
Reduce conditions that can cause your baby to sweat such as humidity, extra clothing and blankets.
Remove dairy and eggs from your baby’s diet as they are the most common food triggers of eczema in children.
Placing a humidifier in the babies room can help prevent the skin getting dry as it puts moisture into the air.
Keep the infants nails short to reduce the damage caused by scratching or use scratch mitts.
The final baby eczema treatment is to limit contact with certain allergens around the house. You can do this by using a vacuum cleaner instead of a mop or a broom. Also use mattress and pillow wraps to reduce the contact with dust mites.