I’ve spend 1.5 years fighting with Ethan eczema , yet til today , he is still prone to flare up on a daily basis. I only started reading and doing research for the past few month and came up a series of ways you could handle your child eczema that I would share.

 

 

Caution in feeding your baby 

 

Food that is entering the body of your children especially children that with a allergic situation. Especially for skin disorder ,eating a lot of food that contain EFA, Vitamin A and Vitamin D which help with the growth of skin are important. Food like carrot , broccoli, spinach.  

 

The top 5 culprit such as dairy, wheat, soy , seafood. This had to be given cautiously as they might trigger the eczema . Find out what your child is allergic to is important . Read the Blood test part to find out more.  

 

Supplement and multivitamin 

 

Supplement are important to them .If you could , let them have vitamin C and try to find other substitute that doesn’t contain the allergens. Probiotics are  a recommend supplement for eczema kids. As it would help in strengthen the child immunity.

 

However always do read the label of the probioctics or supplement to look out if there is any allergic substances that arent's suppose to give to your kids. 

 

 

H20 the more the better 

 

Water are also important. Remember that because eczema kids body are as fragile as a paper. Everything could be a culprit if the body is not strong enough to fight. Water are important, clean and purified water are needed. I am using alkaline water at home and for ethan,some other introduce diamond and also other water filter. It all depend on individual.

 

 Always remember there is no harm in investing in your kids as that is important to manage his eczema.

 

 

Food diary/journal

 

It is important to create a food diary or journal and keep track what your children are having to know what actually triggers their flare. Some food may take up to 1-2 weeks then it will affect. But some actually flare within the same day or the next 2 hours. I remember feeding Ethan on this cute little chocolate puff and found out he was scratching and flare the whole afternoon.

 

I am sitll on the journey to put this on my list. As a working mother always 

 

 

 

Blood test when and where and why ? 

 

 

Blood test which are call the CAP RAST Blood Test is to test the top few food allergens, include house dust mite and dander. It could be quite pricey as it depend on the type of thing that you would like to test on. 

 

 

Skin Protection 

Moisturising is important, for cream and lotion it would be a fast absorbing , for longer period of moisturise. Preferable the ointment. As ointment locks in more moisturiser than cream and lotion. 

 

Clothing are important too. Due to ethan eczema scratching is really bad i used to put mitten/socks on him but he know how to pull it off easily. I have spend sometimes looking for other option and i find out scratchmenot and scratchsleeves which help him get through the night. 

 

Shower time 

Shower in lukewarm water, water too hot will dry the skin fast, the water temperature warm will be fine. The best if all the skin dry up , better to soak in water and get rid of the dry skin. 

 

Moisturiser at the 1st 3 minute once out of the bath. Pat dry do no rub dry .Wet wrap theraphy is also an important ways to lock in the moisture of the skin of your babies. If you would like to know more please email me as I could provide you the link on

 

Look out for contact eczema irritant 

Skin care wise, look out for the few culprit such as SLS, paraben. and so . Organic Skin care are preferable but yet still is important to read the label. I only find out that ethan clenaser contain SLS after months of bathing him in one. 

 

Laundry /bedding/Clothing

 

Detergent for laundry is a no no, supermarket those are strictly dangerous. As some kids with contact eczema would flare if they are allergic to chemical. Therefore, to opt for the natural ones/organic one or else get a laundry ball that does not use detergent at all . 

 

 

Clothing are most important as our babies wear it all time. Remember that , it had to be 100%cotton for clothing as synthetic fiber are harsh on eczema skin condition. During night time , remember to not let your baby too much layer as when he feel hot , he will sweat as well.  I find out a few product that i got online such as scratchmenot. which is a product that i would give a 5 star as it help the scratching. Socks are a bit too harsh on baby. I  have also made a few myself that i would love to share. Email me if you would want one of those. 

 

Enviromental issues  Dust Mite

 

 

Always keep the air ventilated, if you are putting your babies in an air condition room, always remember to put a bowl of water or humidifier in your room to prevent the air condiiton drying the babies skin. Also 27 degree of air condition and maybe a level 1-2 speed of fan to get the air ventilated . 

 

 

Bedding is important as , this is where the babies sleep at all time. Therefore , if you could invest in a anti dust mite matttress cover. i am using the A... that is sold in parkson. It do quite well. 

 

If  your house are using tiles as floor , the mop that you used to clean the floor should be dust free as well as the detergent that you are using should not be containing chemical that are harsh to the skin. It would be advisable to use the organic or non - chemical cleaning. using baking soda to clean the floor is the best. 

 

If you happen to have rug and carpet at home , I know they look pretty and nice on your living room . but beware that those are easily catch dust mite. Always make sure that your kids does not get into contact with rugs and carpet.

 

 

Co-Sleeping / Itchfree management

 

If you could try co-sleep with your baby , he or she need mommy to be there when he scratch or felt unhappy.This is important as he need to be taken care.Always bear in mind that children with eczema suffer from stress as well. 

 

Parents that are having children like mine , do remember to have faith and patient as always. When little kids are scratching , do not ask them not to scratch. They will feel sad and unhappy knowing that even after we said so they will still scrathcing. 

 

 

.Toy that are furry or other toys had to be clean all the time with wet damp clothes. If you could opt for furry toy you could try to purchase those with organic cotton toy.

 

 

All of the above are the most i could do as i am a working mom , always trust your maid and mom . I know it's harsh to let them not to wear their favourite fragrance but do let them know that. Using those could effect your children as well.

 

Last but not least. Always remember to moisturise moisturise and moisturise all the time.