Eczema...How do You Protect Your Children

My son suffers severe eczema and it kind of hit us like a train this winter. While I am waiting to get an allergy test done all my research tells me that 100% cotton is the best and kick the synthetic fibers to the curb.

Here are some triggers for Eczema. What I have read and from out allergist that Hay Fever and Asthma is VERY common in kids with Eczema. Sooo we are just waiting for results from allergist.

• Wool (is the WORST!), Synthetic fibers, Polyester, etc
• Biological washing powders
• Pet fluff and pet dander’s
• Parental smoking (we don't so no worries)
• Emotional factors - keeping stress levels down.
• Detergents
• House dust mite
• Food, additives and colorings

Here are some good websites for clothes:

• Hannah Anderson - If you shop sales you will get great organic clothes for a good price.
• Cotton Comfort - This carries clothes specific for kids with eczema. 
• Ickle -Eco - 100% Bamboo clothes
• The Allergy Shop - This is a great website

Best Places to Buy Sheets:

Kids with eczema need 100% cotton sheets. Polyester or synthetic only irritate their skin. So changing pajamas and sheets is a big overhaul. Here are a few places where you can get good quality sheets!

• Pottery Barn Kids
• Bed Bath and Beyond
• Gaiam
• Amazon

Of course I can shop at a variety of places, however I will just need to make sure to read the tags. I bought Cy all these cute jeans for winter...yeah not so much. Poor kid needs soft cotton pants.

I will journal my journey through Cy's eczema more as I learn and grow to help my child and hopefully help other people. I swear everything I find is in Australia and UK...so maybe we can get more US resources.

Peas and love!