How to reduce overnight eczema flare ups
31 August 2020 Newborn Sleep Infant Sleep Toddler Sleep Preschooler Sleep
- Irritants: chemicals, weather (hot and humid or cold and dry conditions) and air conditioning or overheating, tobacco smoke
- Allergens: house dust mites, moulds, grasses, plant pollens, foods, pets and clothing, soaps, shampoos and washing Stress
- Dry, red, patchy or cracked skin
- Can appear on any part of the body
- May be weeping/oozing or have yellow/brown crusting
- May be itchy
- Overheating during sleep due to temperature or synthetic fibres
- Body temperature fluctuating – sweating and cooling quickly
- Synthetics fibres irritating skin through chemicals, or by containing sweat on skin
- Scratching itchy skin overnight

- Soothing, chemical-free natural fibres are soft against the skin and won’t irritate sensitive or weeping eczema patches
- Natural fibres improve breathability and disperse moisture on the skin, to keep your little one’s body at an even temperature no matter the season. Our natural fibre products are TOG rated for warmth, ensuring your mini will be comfortable and safe all night long.
- Our sleeping bags and layers provide coverage that can stop your child from directly itching their skin
- Allows skin to breath
- Regulates body temperature
- Reduces chances of overheating
- Reduces eczema flare-ups
- No toxic chemicals against your child’s skin


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