https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:26:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2728001 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:02:57 +0000 SweetCaroline 2728001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Canoli: @tiramisu: @babybean404: Thanks for the product suggestions, I'll keep those in my back pocket! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2728000 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:02:21 +0000 SweetCaroline 2728000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ninja: @petitenoisette: @Littlebit7: Yes, you guys are totally right, we need to cut way back on hair washing. I used to be in that camp, but after every daycare illness under the sun we began nightly baths with soap head to toe. It's time to cut back on the hair washing! Thanks for the validation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727996 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:54:39 +0000 SweetCaroline 2727996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: @gingerbebe: Coconut oil seems to have done wonders. I rubbed it in after her bath and washed it out the next evening at bathtime, lightly using my nails to loosen up the dry skin. We had to try to keep a hat on her so she didn't look like a total grease ball :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727877 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 08:50:47 +0000 ninja 2727877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only wash my son's hair once a week because of what you are describing. Seems to have helped for him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727830 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:04:05 +0000 gingerbebe 2727830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do coconut oil scalp massages at dinner and let it sit and then use T-Gel shampoo a few times a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727827 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 20:50:44 +0000 petitenoisette 2727827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would cut wayyyy down on hair washing. My daughter got really freaked out about washing her hair so we basically stopped doing it for weeks at a time. I would comb it out and spray it with detangler as necessary. It didn't get gross. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727802 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 19:02:54 +0000 tiramisu 2727802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Weleda Shampoo and Body Wash on my son. Its the most moisturizing one I've found. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727723 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:45:11 +0000 Tanjowen 2727723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: We wash daily, but only use soap every 3rd day. We buy the aveeno oatmeal bath packets, and they seem to clean and make his hair smell good and help to not dry out his skin or scalp. It does leave tiny flakes behind but they brush out easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727710 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 10:28:21 +0000 Littlebit7 2727710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mustela is great. But if you can, I'd try washing every third day or so. I'm not sure if you are already doing this, but if at possible, I'd try to limit her baths to once or twice a week at most. Baths and washing in general are sooooo drying and really encourage eczema. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727700 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 07:46:07 +0000 Canoli 2727700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Tubby Todd's All Over Ointment for my sons cradle crap and it worked awesome. We also use it for my other sons eczema. It's amazing stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727685 Sat, 22 Apr 2017 03:31:10 +0000 babybean404 2727685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe liquid cortisone? Try just on one area to see if it helps? I had a terrible dry spot on my scalp and that's what the dermatologist suggested. Cleared it up in a week, it was amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727666 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 21:58:04 +0000 Boogs 2727666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every time we do the coconut oil trick it works for us. We've also stopped washing hair unless necessary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eczema-toddler-with-dry-scalp#post-2727661 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 21:42:17 +0000 SweetCaroline 2727661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD has a terribly dry scalp. She is 2 years old and has eczema. Her scalp is so dry, she scratches it, it bleeds and scabs...and I feel so awful.</p> <p>I don't think it is dandruff or seborric dermatitis, it is so friggin dry, excess oil production doesn't seem to be an issue.</p> <p>We've been using Burt's Bees or California Baby Shampoo, both of which are very clearly drying and not moisturizing in the least. We need to stop washing hair daily and start using a moisturizing shampoo.</p> <p>I put her to bed with coconut oil massaged in her scalp tonight and am planning to grab Mustela or Cetaphil baby tomorrow. Is there another product or method of attack I should be trying? </p>