Pregnancy, Babies skin and Eczema

A baby's skin (and a child's) is so much thinner than an adult’s, so it is important to choose the right skincare products for your little one. So many of the ingredients and chemicals present in a wide range of skincare products can irritate young, delicate skin, often leaving it dry, irritated and prone to allergic reactions. And if your baby has eczema, you're beginning to learn that it is even more important to use the right skincare products in order to minimise discomfort and irritation. It is always better to choose products that are fragrance-free, colour-free, and completely gentle, with no added sources of irritation or sensitising ingredients.

Dermatitis and Eczema are distressing conditions for adults, so when your baby or toddler suffers, it is a continual cycle of itching and scratching and they are too little to understand that they must not scratch. The skin reddens and bleeds and eventually it may become infected, but still they scratch!
For parents, the problem eats away at the heart of the family as you constantly pay attention to your child’s skin. You are regularly applying creams and ointments and taking endless trips to the doctors. Children with eczema are likely to experience a more disturbed night’s sleep as they struggle with the urge to scratch their skin.

31% of the British population have suffered from or are still suffering from eczema, and 50% of the population know someone who suffers from the condition. According to the Eczema Society 1 in 12 adults and 1 in 5 children suffer from this Eczema.
23% of past and present eczema sufferers have, or had, more than ten flare ups (when the eczema gets more red, sore and itchy) a year.

During pregnancy your skin can also be more sensitive than normal and eczema can be triggered as your hormone levels increase, so this may mean a new skincare regime is often needed. Like the transfer of food nutrients, chemicals and nutrients from skin care products are absorbed by the mum’s skin and then transferred on to the yet unborn baby in the womb. And 60% of what we apply to our skin can be absorbed into our blood stream. That is why experts advise mums to choose healthy skin care products during pregnancy.

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