Article: If your infant's eczema started up after you switched to a new brand, product, or fragrance of wipes, lotion, soap, detergent, or clothing, they could be allergic to it. Try to identify any new items in your baby's environment and take them away to see if that helps. Tobacco smoke, dry air, pet dander, and pollen can all be triggers as well. Products with a lot of ingredients or fragrances in them can be triggers for eczema. Look for wipes, soaps, laundry detergents, and lotions or creams that say "fragrance-free" on them to avoid making your baby's eczema worse. Products like these are often labeled "free" or "clear." Eczema is irritated by scratching or itching. Use some infant nail clippers to keep your baby's nails short so they don't accidentally cause their eczema to flare up or get worse. You can also keep your own nails short to prevent accidentally scratching your infant when you change or hold them. Eczema can be triggered by extreme temperatures and humidity. Try to keep your home around 65F (18C) as often as you can, and use a dehumidifier if you live in a humid environment. Try to keep the humidity in your home around 25% in the summer and 50% in the winter. Air conditioners also greatly reduce the moisture in the air. Try not to overdress your baby when it's cold out, as sweat can also trigger eczema.
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Identify and remove any potential triggers that could be causing the eczema. Use mild, fragrance-free wipes, detergents, and lotions. Cut your baby's nails so they don't scratch themselves. Keep your environment cool and dry.