10 Facts Moms Should Know About Babies And Eczema | BabyGaga – BabyGaga

Our babys skin is soft and sensitive. And if you look at your baby one day and you see a rash on them you are going to be surprised and wonder what it is. Many times when a baby has a rash on their face or chest it is because they have eczema.

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Eczema is not dangerous to your little one and it is something that millions of people deal with every year. But when your baby has eczema you might have a few questions aboutwhy your baby has this skin rash. So keep reading to discover ten facts you should know about babies and eczema.

If your little one has eczema then they are going to want to scratch it to feel some relief from the pain and itchy sensation they are feeling. According to Mayo Clinic, if your baby has eczema you need to keep your little one from scratching it.

Though it might feel better in the moment for them to scratch it they can end up irritating the eczema even more or end up scratching themselves until they bleed. A great way to keep them from scratching themselves is to put their hands in mittens.

When you see that your baby has eczema you might be wondering where they got the rash from. You might start looking back to playdates and other things that could have caused this to happen. What To Expect states that eczema is not contagious and it is not something your baby would get from being in contact with other people and kids. Eczema is a skin condition thatmany people and babies can experience due to allergies or other factors that can make them breakout. So dont worry your little one wont pass their eczema on to you or their friends.

There are many reasons that can play into the fact that your little one is having an eczema rash. Seattle Children's reports that allergies can play up to 30% factor as to why your baby is experience eczema. One of the most popular allergies that baby has that affect eczema is food allergies.

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So if you notice that your baby is having an eczema outbreak after they are eating certain foods they could be allergic to that food. Get your baby tested for food allergies to see if that is what is causing your little one to experience eczema.

Since eczema is a rash you might not feel inclined to bring your baby to their doctor at first. You might just try some home remedies to see if any of them can help your little one. But if your babys eczema is not getting better on its own or with any home remedies then you are going to have to take your baby to see their doctor. Their doctor might have to end up giving them medication to help control the flair up and to reduce the outbreak they are having.

If you notice that your little one is dealing with eczema then you might want to try a home remedy to help them control their outbreak. Healthline mentions that there are many home remedies that a parent can try if their baby has an eczema rash such as over-the-counter rash cream, by giving them a warm bath and then using a moisturizer or by applying a wet dressing to the rash.

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All of these home remedies are going to have different effects on your baby to take your time when you are trying them out.

If your baby has eczema there are going to be two major symptoms you are going to see. First, you are going to see a rash and secondly is them feeling itchy. Seattle Children's reports that the main symptom your baby is going to experience with eczema is an itching feeling. Your baby might be too young to tall to tell you that they are feeling itchy. So pay attention to how your baby is behaving. If they are getting upset easily and constantly scratching themselves then they probably have eczema.

One of the best ways to help your baby when they are having an eczema outbreak is to catch it early and to do that you need to know what eczema looks like. According to WebMD, eczema looks like red, crusty patches on your baby's skin. The skin where the rash is will also appear rough.

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The most common places that you will see eczema outbreaks on your little one on their cheeks and the joints of their arms and legs. Pay attention to what your babys rash looks like and where it is since it might not be a common rash and it could be eczema.

Though there is no medicine that your baby can take every day to help them avoid another eczema outbreak there are things that you can do in your everyday life to help your little one. Mayo Clinic reported that there are things that you can change in your house like using fragrance-free detergent and soap to help keep your little one from having another rash. Additionally, avoid extreme temperature changes from hot to cold when washing your little one and when you take them outside to play.

If you or your partner experienced eczema as a baby or still as an adult then your little one is going to have a higher chance of having eczema than others, according to Healthy Children. This is because your baby has the same genes as you and your partner.

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And since you have no say in what you pass down to your baby, they might end up with eczema just like you did. Talk to your parents or in-laws to see how they helped you through your eczema outbreaks to see if they have any insight tips and tricks that you can now use for your baby.

With your baby experiencing different eczema outbreaks out different times you might be wondering if this is something they are going to have to deal with for the rest of their lives. WebMD states that many babies will end up outgrowing their eczema and that it is only a small percent that will have to deal with eczema as an adult. Don't worry about thinking that this is something they will be constantly dealing within their life. And even if your baby is the small percent that does not outgrow it identifying triggers can help them avoid an outbreak.

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