If you have a baby with eczema in your home, parents and caregivers will know all too well that your baby’s skin is too delicate and fragile. It is true that seasonal changes, changes in temperature and humidity, bathing and skin care, eating and sleeping, and even recreational play all require extra care, and a little inattention can cause eczema to worsen. Of course, there is another point that is often overlooked is that eczema baby “clothing” learning.
The texture and style of the clothing is very important
Eczema baby clothes to choose to be very careful, not to pay attention to expensive, fashionable and beautiful, but to pay attention to the clothing material safety, style and comfort.
1, should choose 100% cotton clothing, the higher the quality of cotton, the better the comfort of clothing, high-quality cotton clothing more soft, cool, breathable and sweat-absorbing; silk clothing can absorb moisture, breathable, but more expensive, you can choose silk texture pajamas; bamboo fiber clothing has a good moisture absorption, moisture wicking function, can automatically adjust the body temperature and humidity balance, is also a better choice.
2, should avoid choosing artificial fiber, feather or wool products clothing or bedding, these materials of clothing in direct contact with the skin will cause increased itching.
3, direct contact with the skin of clothing is best to choose white or light-colored, because clothing printing and dyeing using dyes may also cause skin irritation allergies.
4, clothing should be loose and breathable, low collar, loose cuffs of clothing more comfortable, do not wear high collar tight mouth clothes, collar cuffs do not decorate lace.
5, clothing should not be too thick, can be slightly thinner than normal children, the advantage of thin clothing is that you can wear more layers, when the temperature changes dramatically can be more convenient to put on and take off.
5, the newly purchased clothing should be cut off the trademark on the clothing to avoid rubbing the skin.
The cleaning of clothing has been careful
In addition to the clothing itself, some of the products used when cleaning clothing may also indirectly stimulate the skin of eczema babies. Dyes, fragrances and detergents that remain after washing and drying are common irritants or allergens, so it is important to choose the right laundry products and the right cleaning method.
1.Whether it is a laundry detergent or softener, try to choose products with simple ingredients, free of dyes (no color) and fragrances (no scent), and suitable for sensitive skin.
2, you can use liquid clothes cleaner, because compared with powdered cleaners, liquid cleaners are less likely to remain after cleaning.
3, you can use liquid clothing softener, because the use of clothing softener treatment of clothing will be softer, thus reducing the friction of skin irritation, but to choose products without fragrance.
4, do not use excessive amounts of laundry detergent or laundry detergent, according to the requirements of the washing machine instructions to use the right amount of detergent.
5, when replacing a new laundry detergent or laundry detergent, you can first try a few less to see if there will be irritation to the baby’s skin.
6, each laundry, avoid exceeding the capacity of the washing machine load, each wash capacity will be easier to wash clean.
7, after each wash to increase the number of rinsing, so as to minimize the residue of the laundry detergent.
8, do not wait until the clothes are very dirty before washing. Many eczema baby clothes or bedding will be stained with more emollients, long time in which the grease components may clog or damage the washing machine, it is recommended to use enzyme laundry detergent to clean the washing machine once a month at 90 degrees water temperature.
9, the new purchase or closet in the clothing placed in a long time before wearing to thoroughly clean.
10, when cleaning bed sheets and covers, it is recommended to use 60 degrees water temperature washing, which can remove the dust mite allergens on the bedding.