Eczema does not discriminate - wealthy or poor, black or white, old or young - it can strike at anyone.
Unfortunately it can be at its most difficult to deal with when it strikes babies and young children.
In this article we look at some ways to treat the symptoms of eczema in our young children and how to help them to lessen the irritation of the condition.
Eczema will normally strike at toddlers and infants in the form of a rash which covers the scalp, forehead and cheeks.
This may later turn into painful blisters.
As the children grow older the eczema frequently attacks the wrists, elbows, ankles and knees and occurs in the form of hard scabs which are dry and can tear easily.
It can be heartbreaking to watch the suffering of a young child or baby as they try to get some relief from the itching and irritation caused by eczema.
Don't despair - there are some simple steps you can take to provide relief to your children.
Step 1 Be aware of what type of fabric their clothing and bedding is made of.
Make sure that your baby's bedding and clothing consists of 100% cotton only.
As far as possible apply this rule with older children but in this case allow them to give feedback about how comfortable they are feeling.
Step 2 Keep their skin moist.
After bathing your baby, apply lotions and creams to the affected areas.
Encourage your older children to apply moisturizer to any eczema prone areas.
Step 3 Encourage regular bathing.
Babies and children can pick up bacteria and microbes very easily when they crawl and play in and around the house.
Try to bathe babies regularly to keep them clean of any germs or infections.
Encourage your older children to bathe regularly after any strenuous play activities.
This has the added advantage of also keeping their skin moist.