Myths and Facts About Your Baby's Eczema
Medically Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD on January 20, 2022
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Your baby can get eczema at day care.
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Babies who have eczema have it for life.
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- Fact
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What you eat while breastfeeding can affect eczema.
- Myth
- Fact
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Not bathing your baby as much will help their skin.
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Drooling can make your baby's eczema worse.
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Cotton clothing is best for babies with eczema.
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- Fact
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Your baby's eczema is likely to be worse in the winter.
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- Fact
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Babies with eczema are likely to have other allergies.
- Myth
- Fact