1. Minimize your baby's exposure to potential allergens. 2. If breastfeeding, nursing mothers should avoid allergy-triggering foods like fish, shrimp, and lamb. Spicy foods like chili peppers are also best avoided. 3. Keep your baby's hands clean and trim their fingernails regularly.Since eczema is extremely itchy and painful, babies often scratch affected areas. Prevent scratching, as it can lead to bacterial skin infections.
4. Avoid using strongly alkaline soaps or hot water to clean the baby's affected skin. Soap and hot water strip the skin's natural oils, causing further dryness and irritation.
5. Dress your baby in loose-fitting cotton clothing to prevent friction from aggravating eczema. Additionally, both mother and baby should avoid silk or woolen fabrics to prevent triggering or worsening allergies.If necessary, consult a doctor for proper medication guidance.
7. If breastfeeding is not possible, consider using formula containing prebiotics as recommended by your doctor. Research shows that prebiotic-enriched formulas help regulate the infant's immune system, reducing the incidence of infant eczema and preventing other allergic conditions.