Infant atopic dermatitis affects up to 25% of children in the Unites States. But what is it and what can you do to help your child treat this chronic condition? We've gathered all the resources you'll need.
According to the National Eczema Association, approximately 9.6 million U.S. children under the age of 18 have atopic dermatitis (eczema), and one-third have moderate to severe disease.
My son is in that third. In fact, he's one of the worst cases his doctors have ever seen. But let me rewind.
I...
Let’s begin with what is most important - if you are a parent or caregiver to a little one with any degree of eczema, I salute you. I recognize your sleepless nights, your anxiety, your devastating hurt at seeing your baby tear at her own skin. And while that won’t offer you any comfort, I hope you know that you are not alone and that there are resources and communities that can help.
Whether you’re new to baby eczema or you’ve lived with it for a few seasons, you might already be thinking about the dreaded heat that comes with summer. Rightfully so, because the hot months bring about unique challenges for eczema-prone babies and their parents. We know what you’re thinking - ...
In 2018, California passed Assembly Bill AB-2998 which restricts the use of flame retardant chemicals on new juvenile products, upholstered furniture, mattresses and on the components used on these new products. But wait a minute—what are fire retardant chemicals doing on children’s products? Ar...