https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:54:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-an-itchy-sensitive-4-year-old#post-2639463 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 01:35:11 +0000 Bluebonnet 2639463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with@bees_knees: our doc recommended vanicream and it's awesome. FWIW - our doctor told us to avoid aveeno (but I don't recall why). </p> <p>The clothing thing sounds like a sensory issue, and something to address with your doctor to understand coping strategies. </p> <p>Hanna Andersson's fabrics are so soft - maybe try leggings from there (to wear under dresses). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-an-itchy-sensitive-4-year-old#post-2639435 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:04:30 +0000 bees_knees 2639435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's dry skin, buy some Vanicream. That stuff is like miracle lotion! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-an-itchy-sensitive-4-year-old#post-2639319 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:11:45 +0000 katsupgirl 2639319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband has a thing about seams and socks so he wears them inside out. My DD is crazy itchy and we use Aveeno and Eucerin. My sister has always been super sensitive about clothes. My mom had to feel the insides of everything before buying. As an adult she uses tons of fabric softener. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-an-itchy-sensitive-4-year-old#post-2639264 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:47:44 +0000 hellobeeboston 2639264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BeachMama: If it's dry skin - I would do lotion all over after baths - and is there a humidifier in her room? That can also help with dry skin/eczema. </p> <p>And it sounds like she's "sensory defensive" as I think it's called.... I've been reading a lot about sensory issues for my son (he seeks sensory input through rough play, motion, crashing, loud noise, etc)... but they've brought up the feel &amp; texture of clothes, which don't necessarily bother him, but he doesn't really like being touched, like by the hairdresser.</p> <p> I bet you could google some tips on how other kids who react strongly to the feel of texture on their skin handle this! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-an-itchy-sensitive-4-year-old#post-2639225 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:43:09 +0000 BeachMama 2639225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 4 year old girl is very sensitive to fabrics, etc. As in, she won't wear socks because she doesn't like the seams, and most of the time wearing pants causes meltdowns because she thinks they're itchy and/or she doesn't like the waist band. She's also been complaining more of just being itchy in general (asking me to scratch her back).</p> <p>I've bought some Aveeno sooth bath stuff, and some Aveeno soothing lotion to try. Any other tips for helping her? Even though we're in California she'll need to start wearing pants more often. Does anyone with similar kids have recommendations for soft, comfy leggings for my girl? </p>