Blog: Great Things to Teach Eczema Babies & Kids

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

9 Skincare Ingredients to Avoid if Your Child Has Eczema

It took a few years for us to learn to be cautious of products that market themselves as ‘mild’ or ‘gentle’ as they can still contain ingredients that may aggravate childhood eczema. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to write an article explaining the key ingredients to watch out for when trying to work out what to use on your baby’s skin.  Read More

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