babies and children

Bathing can be really problematic for parents trying to keep their baby’s skin clean and healthy; here are our top...

If your baby has eczema, it’s only natural to worry that it will never go away. But is that actually...

Dry skin in babies and toddlers: how to keep children’s skin happy and healthyin babies Coping with skin that can...

Although rare in children, red skin syndrome (or RSS) is sometimes diagnosed when little ones with eczema have been prescribed potent...

This week's guest blog is from Zoe T. Williams, of Allergy Kitchen. She talks us through her top tips for...

Vitamin A is hugely important for both pregnant women and their growing babies,  however, there are concerns about having too...

Although nappies don’t cause eczema, they can trigger rashes or exacerbate itchy patches. Let’s take a closer look at how...

It’s the perennial question for parents of itchy little people: why is it so much worse at night, when we...

One of the hardest things about parenting a baby with eczema are the sleepless nights. In this blog we look...

If you’re a new parent and suspect your baby has eczema, do you need to visit the doctor for treatment?

Babyhood eczema is so common that most people know or have a baby with the condition. But is it related...

Babies with eczema need very careful looking after, and never more so than when the eczema is on their face.

Babies are prone to all kinds of skin issues, from viral rashes to cradle cap, so how do you know...

We’ve got some great tips for you if you’re interested in going down the natural route to soothe your baby’s...

We’ve all heard the rumours about how eating broccoli or cheese can affect your breastfed baby’s digestion but is there...

Struggling to find an emollient for your baby’s sensitive and eczema-prone skin? We’ve got some tips!

Having a baby with eczema can be a heartbreaking experience for parents, and most will ask themselves if it will...

Guidelines around bathing babies can be confusing, especially if your little one has eczema. So what’s the best advice?

We hear all sorts of claims and horror stories about formula milk; here we separate myth from fact over claims...

It’s not uncommon for babies to develop eczema as they start eating solid food, but how do you work out...

Eczema in babies is extremely common, but when should you be concerned about your little one’s sore skin?

Diet and baby eczema are almost inextricably linked; as the mum of an itchy baby, I wanted to share my...

Halima Khatun looks at what causes childhood eczema to flare up, and gives her tips on identifying then avoiding the triggers!

Rashes, pimples and spots are very common in little babies, and sometimes very different conditions can look pretty similar. So...

Whether or not babies can become addicted to topical corticosteroids is a bit of a complicated question! But it’s worth...

If your baby is prone to eczema, then they can also get eczema in and around their ears. Ear eczema...

A lot has been written about foods to avoid if your little one has eczema, but how on earth do you get...

If your baby has eczema it can be really hard to know what to do about introducing them to solid...

As any parent of a child with eczema knows, a good night’s sleep is very hard to find...

Eczema is a condition that runs in families, so if anyone in the family has eczema, asthma or hay fever,...

Bubble baths for kids with sensitive skin are all the rage at the moment - but are they all they’ve...

Eczema: Information sheet for Childcare Providers

With the summer drawing to a close and a new academic year looming, parents of children with eczema might be...

You may have seen Alex and Pui’s story in the national media earlier this year, as it got a lot...

It sounds an alarming prospect, putting tiny children in bleach baths in order to manage their eczema: how can it...

A bit drastic perhaps, but there’s a whole heap of reasons to ditch the wipes now - and find some...

The second of our guest blogs from antenatal teacher Lucy Gulland investigates how to keep your baby’s bottom rash-free.

A guest blog from antenatal teacher Lucy Gulland, who advises new parents to keep it simple! A dramatic question, and...

The summer heat brings a perfect storm of eczema triggers: temperature and humidity rises to uncomfortable levels; air conditioning causes...