Babies & Children
Siblings and eczema: supporting every child in the family
Siblings and eczema: supporting every child in the family Sharing your time and attention between children can feel like a constant balancing act. When one child is living with eczema, that balance can become even more challenging. Eczema is more than just a skin condition. It often requires daily skincare, ongoing management and emotional support.…
Swimming with Eczema: How to Care for Eczema-Prone Skin After Swimming
Swimming with Eczema: How to Care for Eczema-Prone Skin After Swimming Swimming is a fantastic activity for babies, children and adults. It supports physical development, encourages confidence, and provides a fun way to stay active throughout the year. However, for people living with eczema, pool time can sometimes leave skin feeling dry, itchy, tight or…
Back to School with Eczema: Helping Your Child Start the Year Confidently
Back to School with Eczema: Helping Your Child Start the Year Confidently As the new school year approaches, many families feel a mix of excitement and nerves. For children living with eczema, and the parents supporting them, back-to-school can bring an extra layer of worry. New classrooms, new routines, different soaps, unfamiliar activities, and changing…
Towards a better future: The changing face of childhood eczema
Childhood eczema Childhood eczema is no longer seen as a simple rash, it’s now recognised as a complex, chronic condition affecting millions of children worldwide. Parents today face an emotional and physical struggle as they watch their children deal with the constant itching, sleepless nights, and painful flare-ups. But alongside the growing prevalence of eczema,…
Caring for yourself while caring for someone with eczema
Caring for yourself while caring for someone with eczema Having a child with eczema can be both stressful and overwhelming. From infancy through adolescence, a child’s needs change, and so too do the responsibilities of the caregiver. Each stage brings new challenges, and the constant adjustments can be exhausting. The unpredictable nature of eczema often…
School bag checklist: staying cool, comfortable, and confident at school
School bag checklist: staying cool, comfortable, and confident at school Summer can be an exciting time for children, but for those living with eczema, hot weather, outdoor activities, and environmental triggers such as pollen, sweat, or friction from clothing can lead to flare-ups. For parents, ensuring your child stays protected and comfortable during the school…
Eczema at School: Supporting Your Child to Cope and Thrive
Supporting a child with eczema can be challenging, especially during the school years when routines, social interactions, and physical comfort all come into play. Eczema is a chronic condition that can significantly affect the day-to-day lives of school-age children. The physical symptoms are often obvious, including dry, itchy skin and visible rashes. During flare-ups, symptoms…
Living better with atopic eczema at school
Good Habits to Adopt at School Eczema at school can feel tough for children and families, especially when heat, sweat, stress, and itching trigger flare-ups during the day.By adopting a few good habits, children and young people can live better with eczema at school. Heat, sweat, and stress are common triggers for eczema flare-ups, so…
Five Tips for Kids From Kids: How to Feel Confident With Eczema in New Situations
Five Tips for Kids From Kids: How to Feel Confident With Eczema in New Situations Being a kid isn’t easy: homework, chores, not enough ice cream. Add eczema into the mix and life can get even more complicated, especially when you’re headed to a new place like camp, school, or sports practice. This helpful article…
Supporting childhood eczema from within: insights from a healthcare professional
Supporting childhood eczema from within: insights from a healthcare professional Managing Eczema Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common skin condition that affects around 1 in 3 Australian children.1 Managing eczema in babies and children can be overwhelming for families, as flare-ups often cause itching, discomfort and sleepless nights for all. This…