Celebrating ScratchMeNot Stars! In celebration of baby #5, we’re giving away 5-star products we love! Every Friday in April, we’re giving away prizes to celebrate our newest addition and also to celebrate your little Stars too! As a Thank You for supporting us and allowing us to help your little ones over the years, enter […]
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Pfizer has recently acquired Anacor to secure the purchase and ownership of the medication – Crisaborole. Crisaborole 2% ointment is a non-steroidal topical medication that is geared towards mild to moderate eczema. Over the years, steroids has been one of the top prescribed medications for eczema. However, the long term side effects of steroid use, include […]
Remember the days before allergies were so prevalent? While we’d mostly good from scratch, we could conveniently buy ready made or mixes that would cut our cooking time in half? Well with the onset of GMOs, synthetic ingredients, and the onset of allergies, some of us have had to solely cook from scratch. Well…. Elizabeth […]
Seeing baby milestones being met is such a joy and today we’re shining a spotlight on Tactile & Fine Motor Skill Development for ScratchMeNot kids! ScratchMeNot Flip Mittens are made to be flexible to open or close as needed. And depending on your little one’s concerns, the mittens may be closed more frequently or only used for […]
In light of the recent FDA announcement banning ingredients in many of antibacterial hand sanitizer products, we can choose soap & water or make your own – DIY hand sanitizer recipe below. Here’s an easy, kid friendly liquid hand sanitizer recipe: Small glass spray bottle (4 oz) Distilled water or witch hazel 1 tsp. fractionated coconut […]
What is the big deal about Amazon Prime? I’ll tell you 10 ways Amazon Prime can help your family save, some you may not have heard of before! Amazon Prime has always been known to woo people, especially parents when it comes to sales. Amazon simplifies our lives! Seriously. We can shop across thousand’s of […]
I knew detox baths existed, but I didn’t know why or how effective they were, outside of helping a sprained ankle or sore body. Detox Baths are the business! Detox Baths: Boost the immune system Calm little bodies down before bed Reduce inflammation Helps absorb nutrients Relax the nervous system Do you see why I love […]
Summertime begs for air conditioning, but are you cooling your home without this essential item? Or maybe you’re over cooling your home. Eczema is a challenging journey for more and more families. Indoor heat, ventilation & air quality can make it harder keep eczema under control. A simple suggestion? A humidifier. We want our homes […]
Impact of Foods on Skin Studies directly link foods to skin are limited, yet we know we, and our skin, are affected by what we eat. I can easily see a direct relationship between food and skin when my son eats dairy. Within minutes, a red rash appears letting me know his body disagrees with dairy. All over […]
——–Epipen for schools program by Mylan will continue below this recall update. EPIPEN & EPIPEN JR Voluntarily Recalled on March 31, 2017. If you have an EpiPen or EpiPen Jr affected by the recall, please contact your pharmacist or doctor to return and receive a replacement. The following lots were affected: ——–EpiPen for schools program […]
Valentine’s Day is typically filled with sugary dessert and candy. Lots of candy. For a child with allergies, it’s so much easier (and a relief) to celebrate activities with fun games, toys and activities. Need visuals or pictures? Look at our No Food/Candy- Valentine Crafts board on Pinterest 🙂 I especially love the Emoji faces and Minion hearts! O here’s another a […]
Yes! You’re ready to get to the bottom of itchy skin. So, what’s next? The picture is quite overwhelming as there are shelves full of creams that promise healing and comfort, alternative diets, even a host of steroids to repair the skin. While you’ll need to find a regimen that works for your little one, […]
Many times with young children with eczema, parents have to be creative in distracting their child from scratching. It can be very difficult when the child is an infant, as there are fewer ways to distract a baby. Distracting from Scratching The main way to distract your little one from scratching is by keeping the mind […]
What started off as excitement for the upcoming winter holidays, turned into a big ball of stress mess! Apparently, my husband had been under more stress than he alluded to when he suddenly broke out into shingles. Yes, typically shingles affects seniors, yet those affected recently are younger and younger. Shingles hit our home and […]
Despite a parent’s best efforts, your little one may still find ways to scratch and is often very ‘resourceful’. Limiting Scratching Damage to keep skin damage bay: Keep your baby’s nails short Wear ScratchMeNot mittens; Babies and young children with eczema are very good at removing the traditional mittens as the itch is unbearable – consider getting mittens specially designed […]
The sensory diet may prove to be a great diet for any child. Upon first glance, it’s easy to assume that the word diet is food related. However in the Sensory Processing Disorder ( SPD ), I’ve come to see that this sensory diet is a diet of individualized activities catered to help a child […]
It’s a crazy world of juggling a family, business and a host of responsibilities and it’s time to reboot my kids diet. I find myself in a rut with what to feed my family. Lately, I’ve noticed our staple meals include a lot of starches. To the point of my son asking for rice for […]
I am a fan of the Holderness family since “Christmas Jammies” and they do it again with their rendition of the song “Tootsie Roll”. Take a look & sing along! You’ll smile every time you see a “Candy Bowl”!
Our friends at The Eczema Company & Kyle Dine, food allergy singer/song writer, have collaborated to create a song just for kids dealing with eczema! This song was made to encourage our kids that they will continue to fight and win as they continue on this journey. Eczema is already painful and stressful enough! It […]
Reducing the Itch Despite good skincare for eczema, the itch sensation may still be felt. Slow moving progress towards getting rid of the pesky itch can be a challenge. We’ve come up with a few easy ways to reduce the itch. There are many studies on medication and itch chemicals within our bodies that doctors use […]
Tips to reduce scratching in eczema babies and young kids Having eczema is tough, whether for babies, young kids or adults. Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by itch (pruritus). This itch, and the constant need to scratch, severely affects the quality of life of both […]
“Mom, we’re bored. There’s nothing to do!” How many moms worldwide cringe at those words every day? Those words are especially bothersome when the day is a snow day and school has been cancelled…again. You are trapped in a tiny box with four walls and kids who want out. Help! With the crazy winter/spring we’ve […]
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Caring For Sick And Healthy Children At The Same Time!
Sniffling. Then a fever. Perhaps nausea. Oh no! One of the kids are sick. Now what? As a parent of a sick child, caring for a sick child is the most important thing on your mind. Keep the child hydrated. Medicate for fever and symptoms. Try to make the child comfortable. All of these things can […]