Bath oil

[TayNRobbiesMom]

Can you suggest a bath oil for a sensitive eczema suffering child?

I was reading up on Wet wound wrapping (suggested here) and it says to allow them to soak in a tub w/ lukewarm water and bath oil. Some of her skin is broken open from scratching so it must be something gentle.

[EvilAmy]

I would probably use something like extra light olive oil (very little smell), maybe almond oil anything that could be used as a carrier oil for essential oils.

[JudyJudyJudy]

Since nut allergies are so common, I'd use olive oil but not almond oil.

[_Gypsy_]

Olive, safflower, sunflower or coconut are all good choices.

Have you eliminated her allergens? Such severe eczema isn't common unless a child is actively reacting to an allergen.

[TayNRobbiesMom]

She got referred to a Ped. today(here everyone goes to a fam. doc first). for allergy testing b/c of the Eczema and a cough. They are thinking maybe she has reactive airways or asthma triggered by the same allergen as the eczema. They gave her Prednizone and a cream in the mean time...

Has anyone else heard of this? Did that make any sense? LOL.

[JudyJudyJudy]

Yes, allergies can trigger asthma or reactive airway disease. Jacob's asthma is triggered by allergies, illnesses, and exercise.

[_Gypsy_]

Have you tried eliminating anything yet? With eczema so bad that you are looking into wet wrapping, I don't think I'd wait for allergy testing, I'd be eliminating foods (starting with dairy, eggs, nuts and soy).

[Babyblue]

wheat too is a very common eczema allergy.