What Clothes & Practices Should You Adopt For Baby’s With Eczema
Are you one of the moms struggling and worried about the red patches on your baby’s skin? Then take a deep breath……ahh because, In this blog, you will learn what types of clothes will be favorable for your baby’s sensitive skin and additional tips you should follow as a parent.
But before telling you what to do, let’s know what eczema is…..Eczema is a skin condition that causes redness, irritation and dry patches.
The right baby clothing for this condition brings so much more than just fashion… it helps prevent stimulators that will result in the irritation of sensitive skin or the spreading of eczema.
However what type of baby dresses should you seek and what to avoid in such conditions? How can you ensure that your baby feels cosy and warm but not too hot, which is dangerous for eczema? Last but not least, what’s the best clothes-cleaning tip to avoid irritation?
Won’t take much of your time and just let's get started with the important information you need for your baby.
Prioritizes Soft & Breathable Fabric
You should be very careful when selecting clothes for your baby especially those who have sensitive skin. Otherwise, it would result in disturbed sleep, loads of cries, and ultimately rotten worsening the overall health of your child.
As a parent or a caretaker of a child, make sure you choose a soft and breathable fabric. Also, there is no issue if it comes in direct contact with the skin due to its extreme softness which won’t get harsh on sensitive skin. Everything from tops to bottoms, including hats, shirts, pants, gloves, and socks made of soft and airy fabric.
Why this fabric….
It saves your baby’s skin from flaring up at first place with its soft fabric
Gives extra comfort even when there is no burning sensation
Go For Natural Fabric
The simplest and easiest way to save your baby from irritation caused by clothes is to adopt baby dresses possessing natural fabric which include cotton, silk linen and hemp.
Regardless of what fabric you choose in natural ones, it should be smooth and flexible in texture. For instance, wool is also included in the list of natural fibres, however, its rough texture can create a feeling of irritation on the skin. So avoid such fabric at cost if your baby is suffering from eczema.
Synthetic Fabrics….Not At Any Cost
Since the textile industry has come a long way, it has contributed to baby clothing to a significant amount. Chemically produced synthetic fabrics like acrylic, spandex nylon, and polyester are made to give you a soft and gentle feel on the skin just like natural fabric. Due to this innovation, you can choose these fabrics for your baby to wear as long as these do not cause any type of irritation. It is better to avoid them as possible as you can because
- Such fabrics are not breathable
- Also, they do not absorb the sweat
As synthetic fabrics do not absorb sweat, the trace chemicals found in the sweat like salt urea, ammonia and sugar are left on to touch skin for a longer time. These chemicals result in the flaring up of the skin causing unbearable irritation like itchiness to your baby’s sensitive skin.
Never Let Them Wear Turtle 0r High Necks
The heat produced by the baby’s body moves up, hence eczema-prone skin never covers your baby’s upper body like the neck and chest part with too many clothes or even with a single thick fabric.
Don’t choose turtle or high-necks for your baby for the heat can be trapped inside it, resulting in severe itchiness and irritation to your child’s skin (eczema outbreak).
Prefer to choose loose-fitting made with natural and breathable fabric that has open wrists and collars to allow heat to escape easily.
How To Keep Your Eczema-Prone Baby Warm
In winter it's crucial to keep your baby warm, however not getting too tight or warm clothes to flare up eczema. So what should you do to? The answer is layering…..it does not let heat trap inside rather allows it either escape and keep a moderate amount of it to have adequate warmth. Secondly, layering protects your baby from cold air and wind while if the baby gets too hot in case you could also remove one or two layer and allow more air to pass through. Thus, it offers flexibility for you to easily add or remove according to the weather.
You can add a light cotton shirt or a onesie, or top it up with a button-up shirt like a jacket or a flannel.
If it a cool weather, then add a blanket around your baby;’s head and should prevent any cold air. Further, when there’s intense cold weather like snow falling, then layer up your thin jacket or flannel with a winter coat to trap heat where it's needed and provide a cosy warmth feeling rather than shivering.
How To Clean & Wash Baby Clothes
Now reading the above context, you have got clear understanding of what clothes should you get for your baby with such sensitive skin. But wait the story doesn’t end here, as parents you should also know how to properly clean the clothes. This is because after all they have to wear the washed clothes and any chemical residue left on them can come in direct contact with the baby’s skin causing unbearable disturbance.
Use Hypoallergenic Laundry Soap
Before going to wash the clothes of your baby, you must have hypoallergenic soap, for it is specially made to feel gentle on the child’s delicate skin and does not result in any allergic reaction. There are many brands in Pakistan manufacturing such soaps and we cannot say which one is better than the other, because every child responds differently to a particular soap. So it's better to do some research on your own by hearing out other reviews and experiences.
Rinse The Clothes Well With Water
It is advised to rinse the clothes very well so that no chemical particles or residue are left on the clothes. Even if you are using hypoallergenic soap prevention is better than being sorry for the results. It is suggested to have two washes/rinses in one cycle of the washing machine.
Last but not least, dry the wet clothes inside, though it takes time yet it will be helpful in the long run. Hanging the baby clothes outside can bring in air pollen and other pollutants attached to it making it more risky to wear eczema prone skin.
Final Thoughts
So now coming to the end of this blog, you must be aware of what type of baby clothing you should be having for such babies. In Pakistan there are many online baby stores and outlets, however finding beautiful prints, good quality fabric like breathable cotton and course reasonable prices are difficult to find but not with Featherhead Baby Online Store where you get soft cotton baby clothes at half price than other brands offer.
