• Topical treatments: Over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream can help with mild flare-ups. For more severe cases, pediatricians may prescribe stronger topical steroids or calcineurin inhibitors.

Moisturize your baby’s skin twice a day or as often as necessary to achieve relief. Consider topical corticosteroids. Commonly used to treat eczema, these medications help reduce inflammation and ...

This will help your child sleep through the night. A sedating antihistamine will help your child sleep. It will not treat the eczema or stop the itch. You’ll still need to treat your child’s eczema.