5 Helpful Tips To Prevent Toddler Eczema

5 Infant Eczema Treatments

Here is a helpful list of tips for managing and preventing toddler eczema. Remember the most important step is prevention, this can be achieved by limiting your child's exposure to common triggers and maintaining an effective skincare routine.

Use a good moisturizer or emollient daily. The best time to apply this is straight after bathing to help lock in the skin's moisture. When the skin has eczema symptoms or is overly dry then applying it more than once a day is recommended.
Avoid scratchy materials such as wool which will only make eczema symptoms worse. The best clothing to put your child in are natural ones such as cotton. This allows their skin to breathe and prevents overheating and sweating, two common triggers for eczema in babies.
Stop using harsh soaps, shampoos and detergents and opt for mild, fragrance free ones that are specifically made for sensitive skin. Also avoid fabric softeners as they contain lots of irritants that will be left over on the clothes once they are washed.

Toddler Eczema is extremely common affecting between 10 - 20% of children.

Often seasonal changes can cause toddler eczema to flare up. Temperature extremes are one cause as well as pollen. It is best to consult with an allergist if this is one of the problems to get a good idea of how to deal with seasonal allergies. Again the key is to limit exposure to these environments as much as possible.
A major problem that can also aggravate toddler eczema and lead to infection is scratching. There are a few ways you can help your child avoid scratching or reduce the damage it is causing. Keeping the nails short is an absolute must, giving your child cotton mittens or socks on their hands will also prevent them from scratching.