Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions in babies and toddlers. This non-contagious skin condition often appears within the first six months of a baby's life.

Red, itchy, inflamed skin is the main symptom of baby eczema, with a variety of causes and triggers it is good to know that there is relief.

Eczema doesn't look the same on every baby. Just as each little one is unique, so are the symptoms that show on babies' skin.

In babies with light skin, it usually shows up as patches of red skin. In darker-skinned babies, the rash might look purplish, brownish, or grayish. No matter the skin color, eczema patches are almost always dry, itchy, and rough.

Little ones can get this irritating skin condition just about anywhere on their body. Most parents see it most often on their infant’s cheeks and the joints of their arms and legs.

Although there is no cure, a combination of preventative measures, avoiding triggers, and managing symptoms like itching can help keep eczema under control and your little one more comfortable.

A good place to start in managing your baby's eczema is to watch for your child’s unique symptoms and triggers. The next few steps involve helping keep your little one’s skin well hydrated.

An infant's skin is very thin and sensitive. This makes it imperative that the treatment you use for your little one’s eczema is as gentle and natural as possible.

Bath time is an important part of many babies' daily routine but it can really make a difference in your little one's eczema treatment.

For some babies and toddlers, washing daily can dry out the skin and make eczema worse. This can be especially true when parents or caregivers:

❌ Use water that is too hot or cold

❌ Use the wrong soap

❌ Do not moisturize immediately afterward

Each infant is unique so this will be one of the times when you will need to watch for your child’s unique symptoms and triggers to see just how much bathing is too much.

Most babies and toddlers with moderate to severe eczema only need to bathe once or twice a week.

✅ Short, lukewarm baths are ideal

✅ Use natural soap

✅ It is better to pat the skin dry and avoid rubbing

✅ Immediately after bathing, apply a fragrance free natural moisturizer

✅ Avoid applying products on your baby's hands since they will put them in their mouth

Finding the best soap for eczema is not as easy as simply walking into a supermarket and picking any big brand bar off the shelf.

Choosing the wrong soap might further inflame your littles one’s already sensitive and irritated skin. Natural soap and safe eczema soap for your child with the right ingredients is crucial.

A gentle, easy to make wash for your baby that contains all natural soothing ingredients:

Baby Wash: Take equal amounts of coconut oil, colloidal oatmeal, and glycerin soap and mix well together. Apply it all over your baby's body at bath time. Gently massage to take out any dirt and wash off with regular bath water.

This soap aids in reducing itching and inflammation. It works by helping to remove scaly dead skin, in order to reveal soft healthy skin and keep the skin moist - which is especially important for eczema.

Another option to make the most of bath time is by adding a scoop of coconut oil directly to your baby's bathwater.

Chock full of saturated fats with a high amount of medium chain fatty acids like lauric acid that give coconut oil moisturizing properties, coconut oil helps soften skin and may help soothe raw irritated eczema patches.

The best soaps for itchy and irritated eczema are ones that contain coconut oil and are designed to soothe and calm irritated baby's skin, rather than provoke it.

Although it’s not a cure-all, coconut oil may effectively reduce eczema symptoms by soothing skin, easing irritation, and reducing the risk of infection. Using coconut oil after a bath not only hydrates your little one’s skin, it also has anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help to reduce the discomfort associated with eczema to help your little rest better at night.

Coconut oil is safe to use on a baby’s and a toddler’s delicate body. It can help improve their symptoms such as itching, redness, and inflamed areas all while moisturizing their sensitive skin.

Another great quality of coconut oil is that it does not contain added chemicals or perfumes but does have an all-natural deliciously mild scent.

Quality matters! And you want only the very best for your baby. By choosing the purest grade of coconut oil, your little one’s skin will definitely see the most benefits.

Look for the best quality virgin coconut oil you can find to use on your baby’s skin. You will have the best luck finding premium quality in health food stores. Only buy containers that list the ingredients as pure coconut oil without any added chemicals or dyes.

Coconut oil is ultra-hydrating oil that can help moisturize your baby's skin. By adding a few drops to a cotton ball and swab, it can be used over your baby's sweet little face. Just be careful to stay away from sensitive eyes.

*As a quick aside, this helpful tip is also a tried-and-true treatment for baby acne.

What about giving baby coconut oil to drink with breast milk or formula to treat eczema?

First and foremost, always check your pediatrician before adding any nutrients to a baby’s diet.

We do not recommend combining coconut oil nutrients with the nutrients provided from your baby formula powder or breastmilk, it would completely throw off the necessary levels for your growing baby. This is especially dangerous for infants under 6 months old.

 With your doctor's permission, older babies and toddlers can benefit from adding coconut oil as part of a healthy and well balanced solid food diet that can help control symptoms of eczema.

It is worth noting that even though virgin coconut oil is considered perfectly safe for babies and toddlers, it is worth keeping a cautious eye out for a possible allergic reaction to coconut oil especially if there is a family history of associated allergies.

Discontinue using coconut oil if a skin reaction occurs or if eczema seems to be getting worse.

The number one way to fight eczema in babies is from the inside. From birth through the toddler years, to combat dry irritated skin from head-to-toe the best nutrition is the best defense.

Breast milk is perfect nutrition for eczema because it can boost the baby's immune system and work to settle allergens that cause its reactions that irritate skin.

However, if your breastfeeding baby is reacting to foods that you consume and pass through your mother’s milk, they can have episodes of eczema.

This can be easily remedied by keeping a food journal and narrowing down exactly what you have eaten that has a consistent reaction in your baby's eczema and then eliminating the offenders from your diet.

For little ones that receive daily formula as a breastfeeding supplement or a complete breast milk alternative, finding pure, clean organic is first and foremost.

European baby formula offers powdered nutrition without harmful toxins, additives, or unwanted ingredients

If your baby has an allergy to any of the ingredients in baby formula, then it can affect their eczema. By choosing organic baby formulas that have smaller easier to digest proteins, little ones are able to better absorb and reduce the risk of allergy caused eczema flare ups.

Eczema in babies and toddlers can be caused by many things, not just a milk allergy or lactose intolerance but is prevalent enough that it is usually the first place parents start when trying to find where their baby’s symptoms are coming from.

When a milk allergy is suspected, hydrolyzed baby formula may be the answer to soothe the baby's dry itchy skin. Extensively-hydrolyzed formulas without non lactose sugar, no artificial additives, and the purest and healthiest ingredients to support body and mind are the best answer.

This type of formula has cow’s milk protein that is broken down into such small fragments to the point that the body does not cause an allergic reaction.

Not all hydrolyzed formulas are equal, HiPP Hypoallergenic European baby formula goes above and beyond to offer your little one allergy free nutrition that is thoughtfully manufactured from soil to packaging.

A2 is the milk protein produced by cows and goats that is as close to breastmilk as possible. All human milk is A2, so it is naturally recognized by an infant's body and properly digested.

The same cannot be said of all A1 milk, which the body sees as a toxin, and works to remove through digestive upset, eczema, and inflammation.

When looking for a formula that is made with the essential nutrients and vitamins to help your baby’s eczema, Holle A2 cow’s milk protein is a great option. It soothes itchy skin while offering 100% organic and Demeter certified milk as well as DHA and ARA for the added support for muscle, eye, and brain growth.

Organic baby formula, which benefits babies with eczema because it has less synthetic ingredients and exposure to chemicals, is not limited to cow’s milk.

When it comes to caring for a baby with eczema, Kendamil and Holle Goat milk formulas both offer whole milk based organic baby formulas that have all natural ingredients.

Gentle on every baby from the inside out, even the most sensitive and intolerant babies benefit from goat milk formula.

From top to bottom, inside and out, your little one's health matters. My Organic Company is proud to be a part of bringing your family natural, organic nutrition to treat your baby's skin irritations.

At every step of your baby's journey and for every digestive and allergy need, we have a European Baby Formula for your family.