#AskTheExpert my 8 month's baby boy sleeps on the stomach is this fine ? Also a few times eczema kind happens often but fades in few days ? is this a concern please request your guidance

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

A. Putting an infant under 1 year old to sleep on their stomach is not recommended by healthcare experts. Instead of allowing an infant to sleep on their stomach or side, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that caregivers place infants on their back until the child is at least 1 year of age.Add the colloidal oatmeal to the running lukewarm water.Let your child soak for 10 to 15 minutes.After the bath, gently dry your child, leaving enough water on the skin so that it feels damp.Apply your child's moisturizer within 3 minutes of bathing.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 symptoms, such as itching. Topical corticosteroids come in many forms, including ointments, creams, sprays and lotions.Parents and caregivers should place babies on their backs to sleep even if they seem less comfortable or sleep more lightly than when on their stomachs.Use a mild cleanser and warm water. After a bath of no more than 15 minutes, rinse completely, gently pat your baby dry and apply a fragrance-free cream or ointment such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline), while the skin is still damp. Moisturize at least twice a day, perhaps at diaper changes.Researchers don't know why babies develop eczema, though they do know it's due to a combination of environmental allergens and genetics. Eczema in babies can cause rashes on a baby's skin, itchy skin and eczema flare-ups in the affected areas.

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