Give these a try...we couldn't have survived without them!

Here are some things that I have tried personally and recommend.  I do not sell these items and I have tried to give you websites for the manufacturers of the items and not retail locations.  If you are having difficulty finding these items, let me know where you live and I'll try to direct you to a store in your area.  

If you have an item you'd like us to try, please send items and requests for feedback to us at P.O. Box 3082, Skowhegan, ME 04976. 

Thank you, 

Kate - Founder, BB*PHI

Smart Balance Organic - http://www.smartbalance.com/ButterOrganic.aspx

This is the BEST non-dairy spread out there for baking, sautéing and spreading.  It has a wonderful flavor and my kids LOVE it.

Miracle Blanket - http://www.miracleblanket.com/

 

It is important to note that I only recommend the Miracle Blanket (found on their website) and not copy-cat blankets.  The Miracle Blanket is a swaddling blanket that I found when Bryanna was about two months.  Her eczema was so bad that she wouldn't sleep at night because she would spend the night scratching her face raw and bloody.  I tried everything to keep her hands down and away from her face.  This blanket was incredible. Once we figured out the right way to wrap her (it takes a few attempts the first time) Bryanna slept like a "baby". I encourage you to give it a try, they do offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. 

 

Hydrolatum Dry Skin Cream - http://www.hydrolatum.com/hydrolatum.html 

    This skin cream was recommended to us by one of Bryanna's Pediatricians.  It has been a true skin saver.  Although it is a bit heavy in the heat of summer, it works great most of the year or in air conditioning.  It goes on so smooth and soaks into her skin very quickly.

 

Children's Place - 100% Cotton PJs - http://www.childrensplace.com 

Bryanna can't have any skin exposed (especially feet) or she scratches herself raw, so even now she lives in 100% cotton fitted pajamas.  I like Children's Place because they have sizes up to 4T in 100% cotton footed pajamas.  

 

L.L. Bean Cotton Tights - http://www.llbean.com  

    Although almost any cotton tight works well I love LL Bean's quality.  If you live where it gets cold and dry in the winter don't let your e-child (eczema-child) go without cotton tights.  The tights keep their legs fully covered and don't allow the "pulled up pant leg sneak scratch" my daughter is so good at.   My only suggestion for any clothing that comes in direct contact with your child's skin is to AVOID RED and do NOT use fabric softener!  Most children with eczema are sensitive to red dye in both clothing and food so unless you know for sure your child is not, avoid it!  Also, stay away from fabric softener sheets, they only irritate the skin.  I also avoid polyester right next to her skin. A pair of cotton tights and a cotton long sleeve onsie and she can wear anything overtop.