Blog: Parenting + Eczema: The ScratchSleeves Blog

Explaining childhood eczema to peers

Every parent knows the heartache of watching their child struggle with rejection. It’s part of growing up and being human, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult for them to navigate and for you to watch.  When it comes to eczema there are lots of misconceptions, especially among young children. You may already have seen…

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All About Emollients

If you have just been told by your doctor or health care provider that your little one has eczema, the first thing you are likely to be prescribed is an emollient. There are a huge range available - both prescription and over the counter. Read More

How to Patch Test Toiletries and Creams on Children with Eczema

When your baby has eczema, it can be an exhausting and frustrating task to find products that don’t irritate their sensitive skin. When you do find a new product, whether natural or synthetic, one great habit to get into is to conduct a patch test before use to avoid exacerbating your baby’s eczema.  Read More

Hot summer nights? Help your eczema child to sleep with our top tips…

Summer has arrived and we’re not complaining! However, the long hours of sunlight and the hot summer nights can make sleeping difficult, especially for itchy little ones. Here at ScratchSleeves HQ we have been struggling to get our own little ones to fall asleep and decided to share the best tips we’ve found on the subject. Read More

Summer with an Eczema Baby: Top Tips for Dealing with the Heat & Sunshine

Keeping an eczema baby comfortable and safe from the sun can be hard. Here are 9 tops tips we used to keep our eczema baby healthy and happy in the heat. Read More