California Baby’s Calendula Cream Calendula is Marigold, and is a popular holistic approach in treating a variety of skin problems ranging from skin ulcerations to eczema. Calendula is available as a cream and salve and has no known side effects. California Baby is a popular brand of gentle products for children with sensitive skin. We […]
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Prevention and Treatment of Eczema We have been reviewing our favorite over-the-counter products for children with eczema. One of the most popular brands for treatment of eczema is Aveeno. Aveeno products can easily be found in grocery stores, pharmacies, and online (see below) nation-wide. Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream – This cream is enriched […]
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Have You Tried Vanicream for Eczema? Eczema is a term often used to describe sensitive skin, easily irritated by soaps, wool, diet such as milk products, or environmental factors. We have been suggesting our favorite over-the-counter cleansers and lotions for the prevention and treatment of pediatric eczema. Our next choice is Vanicream skin care products. […]
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Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Be the Best Nanny Newsletter has been encouraging nannies and au pairs to read more to children this year. February is Black History Month in America, so there is no better time to read books about our individual uniqueness to our charges. When I was […]
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We have been discussing how to treat eczema. So far we recommend nannies and au pairs to try CeraVe and Eucerin products on children with the dry, red, itchy rash. Our third recommendation are Cetaphil products. Cetaphil cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens are all great for sensitive skin. They are fragrance-free and detergent-free. We particularly like […]
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Up Right Tests Test 1) Stand against a wall with shoulders, buttocks, and head touching wall. Test 2) Sit down at your computer or e-comm device as if you are using it. Test 3) Walk across sand, snow, or a tile floor so that you can see your footprints. Test 4) Sit down as if […]
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Review of Eucerin and Aquaphor Products Yesterday we started discussing eczema: the red, dry, itchy, scaly winter skin many of us get during the dry winter months. Be the Best Nanny Newsletter’s second favorite set of moisturizers for prevention and treatment of eczema are Aquaphor and Eucerin Original Moisturizing Creme. Eucerin Aquaphor Healing Ointment and […]
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“Hot Saucing is the new wash out your mouth with sauce.”This story that appeared on Good Morning America this morning is so disturbing I must interrupt the start of our eczema treatment series to discuss it.Video from the “Dr. Phil” television show of an Alaska mother forcing her son to drink hot sauce and take […]
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Nannies Love CeraVe™ for Treatment of Eczema In the winter it’s essential to keep children’s skin moisturized. Last week we explained the dangers of dry air and why using a cool-mist humidifier in the room where the child sleeps can help keep their nasal passages moist. Another common problem caused by dry winter air is […]
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