Just about anyone with a heart who lays their eyes on a cute little baby will have an internal desire to keep them safe. With so many preventative medicines and home remedies, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, in some cases things can not be prevented, just treated effectively.

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin rash that most often appears during the first year of life. It is characterized by it's scaly, itchy red patches on the skin. Normally, eczema will show up on a babies head, scalp, cheeks, and belly, but it can spread to other parts of the body such as the arms, chest, or legs.

Almost 20% of infants and young children have eczema. It is not an allergic reaction, but it can be triggered by allergens in your babies diet, or even in your own diet if your breastfeeding. Other aggravates could include synthetic clothing, temperature changes, and dry skin.

It doesn't have to be difficult to treat your babies eczema. it can very well be simple. Here are a few tips to help you get started;

• Normally eczema thrives on stealing moisture from the skin, so if you can constantly keep the skin moisturized you will help avoid its outbreaks. Restricting baths to just 2-3 times per week will also help the skin remain moisturized. Keeping the skin moisturized is probably one of the most effective eczema treatments.
• You should certainly avoid anything that contains fragrances or coloring. a mild, unscented thick baby lotion is best, and should be applied around five times a day for best results.