Blog: Parenting + Eczema: The ScratchSleeves Blog

Baby eczema triggers #6: Teething

Teething is a well known trigger for flare-ups in pre-existing baby eczema. If your baby’s eczema has a sudden, unexpected flare-up it’s worth trying to figure out if they are teething. Read More

Allergy friendly, FreeFrom Easter Eggs: Tried and Tested

The problem with buying FreeFrom products is that you never quite know how they are going to taste. Especially if one the main ingredients has been substituted. Some products are really good and others are not so great. And who wants to be disappointed with their annual Easter Egg? The ScratchSleeves team have rolled up their sleeves and tested the current crop of FreeFrom Easter Eggs. It was a hard job but someone had to do it! Read More

Making hand washing fun for kids (and some adults too!)

Making handwashing fun...sounds like a tall order. Luckily here at HQ we found ourselves with the same dilemma - it feels like we are constantly at the sink! Here are our top tips for keeping children (and us apparently) entertained whilst washing paws! Read More

Hand washing and eczema

Sensitive skin often doesn’t take kindly to regular hand washing and sanitizing. Soap and alcohol, the active ingredient in sanitizers, strip the natural oils from the skin’s surface along with the dirt. It doesn't take long for sensitive skin to become dry, sore and prone to cracking. We share our top tips and strategies for keeping little (and not so little) hands intact and hygienic. Read More

Managing Eczema in the Spring

If your child’s eczema does worsen this Spring, it could be down to a number of factors. It’s well worth keeping an eye on what the causes could be so that you can prevent and manage your child’s eczema appropriately. Here we explore some of the more common causes of Springtime eczema. Read More