Baby Eczema: Toddler Skin Rash Redness Help

Do you see red marks, pink patches and skin bump eruptions on your baby, he may be suffering from baby eczema or infant dermatitis. Depending on the age, your child may not be able to describe things to you. This can make it a bit difficult. By observation though you can see if there is itching and scratching. Your child may be unable to sleep as well due to the skin eruption irritations and the histamine release which leads to relentless itching.

First of all, give your child more love and try to distract him with new games you can invent. Let him know how special he is and important to you. This creates a sense of security and comfort. Stress can aggravate itching and you want to create an environment where he is feeling safe. Putting on little mittens can reduce the scratching problem, though you probably will need to use an antihistamine for sleep.

Is your child wearing cotton? Other fabrics can irritate the skin or cause a reaction for someone with sensitive skin. This also includes what type of blanket he is wrapped in during the day as well as what's in his crib or bed. Use an allergy-free detergent to wash his clothing and bed sheets. Kids often outgrow allergies as they get older, but at this point there may be reactions to many environmental factors. He may be allergic to dust mites and be responding to humidity and other room elements, so study the rooms he spends the most time in.

After a bath, be sure to lather on a sensitive skin moisturizer as this is key in healing eczema dry skin rashes. Don't rub the towel on him after the bath but gently pat the skin. Also scrubbing the skin is not a good idea, though some people think this will assist it in shedding it's dryness. Remember to keep the bath water warm but not hot. Avoid scrubbing salts and loofahs.

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