Blog: Parenting + Eczema: The ScratchSleeves Blog

The Eczema Itch Explained – What Causes It? What relieves it?

Often called “the itch that rashes” - eczema is certainly uncomfortable and distressing. Trouble sleeping, infections and even hospitalisation can all be triggered by that pesky little itch. It’s time to put it under the microscope and find out exactly what causes the unpleasant sensation, what makes it worse and what happens when you actually give in and have a good old scratch! Read More

Cow’s milk protein allergy in children

Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy, also known as CMPA or CMA, is a type of food allergy where a baby’s immune system responds irregularly to the proteins found in cow’s milk, causing them to have an allergic reaction. We take a deeper look... Read More

Help – my baby has eczema… Top tips for parents new to baby eczema

There’s more information about baby eczema available on the web than anyone can hope to read in a lifetime so we have distilled our experience into 8 simple steps that will get you through the first few months of your baby’s eczema. Read More

All about The Eczema Itch and some practical tips for struggling parents

Eczema is really itchy and almost impossible not to scratch. As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do and how best to help your child handle the urge to itch. Read More

Best toys for children wearing scratch mitts

One of the questions often asked by our customers is “will wearing ScratchSleeves affect my child’s ability to play?” – the great news is that they don’t make much difference at all. Read More