How can I treat my baby's eczema? Skin Care

"Moisturizers that are fragrance-free are great options, as well as lukewarm baths. Loose-fitting clothes made of cotton are best to avoid irritation. Also, be sure not to overdress, as heat and sweat can trigger an eczema flare." -- Dendy Engelman, MD, Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, New York, NY

"After you put lotion on your baby, make sure she's 'mummy wrapped' and can't take her clothes off. This will also help keep her from scratching."

"This is what my daughter's allergist told me to do to help with her eczema and it helped a ton!"

"When bathing, let her soak without soap for about 20 minutes. Then, use whatever mild cleanser you want and be sure to wash it off well. When you get baby out of the tub, don't dry him off right away -- slather him with moisturizer to trap it in the skin."

"Soak a cloth in cold milk and apply to the area for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until it's no longer cold. Repeat. This helps neutralize and tame inflammation and itching."

"My son had a rash, and it turned out he was allergic to peanuts. I was breastfeeding him and eating peanuts and peanut butter by the pound and didn't know about his allergy."

"My son finally outgrew his eczema. The best thing I found for him when he was little was putting flaxseed oil in his oatmeal every morning."

"The flare-up will never heal if you can't get baby to stop scratching it."