How to Heal Toddler Eczema Naturally
Contributing Writer: Andra McHugh
Toddler eczema can feel like a never-ending cycle: one step forward, two steps back.
You’re doing everything you can — changing diets, trying new creams, cleaning up the environment, and yet, your toddler is still scratching through the night, flaring after every meal, and melting down in the bath.
If that’s you, I want you to know:
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just being asked to manage something that was meant to be healed.
Two of my toddlers had full-body eczema that affected every part of our life. Their skin was raw, cracked, and bleeding. We didn’t sleep. We avoided outings. And I was constantly guessing — was it food? detergent? teething?
Through that hard season, I discovered something that changed everything:
Toddler eczema isn’t just a skin issue. It’s a whole-body issue — and it can be reversed naturally.
Toddler Eczema Isn’t Just Skin Deep
The red, itchy, inflamed skin you see is the result of what’s happening beneath the surface. Toddler eczema is often rooted in:
- Gut dysbiosis (imbalanced microbiome)
- An overburdened immune system
- Poor detoxification (a sluggish liver, sensitive kidneys)
- External triggers (fragrance, plastics, soaps)
- A compromised skin barrier made worse by petroleum-based products
This is why prescriptions and creams often feel like a short-term fix. They don’t address the underlying cause, they suppress it.
To truly heal toddler eczema, we need to support the body’s natural systems with gentle, consistent care, from the inside out.
5 Steps to Naturally Heal Toddler Eczema
1. Support the Gut (Without Overcomplicating It)
Many toddlers with eczema have inflamed digestive systems and impaired nutrient absorption.
The key is to nourish without overwhelming:
- Temporarily eliminate top inflammatory foods like dairy, gluten, and eggs
- Focus on warm, easy-to-digest meals: soups, soft veggies, soaked grains, and quality proteins
- Gently support the microbiome with prebiotic-rich foods or my toddler-safe Prebiotic Herbal Tea
Keep it simple. Toddler digestion thrives on predictability and warmth, not fancy superfoods.
- Rebuild the Skin Barrier Naturally
Instead of reaching for steroid creams, focus on restoring the skin’s integrity with ingredients that work with the body.
The Eczema Kids Herbal Healing Oil is made with antiinflammatory, lymph-moving, whole herbs that calm inflammation and replenish the skin barrier, without the risks of synthetic fragrances or harsh preservatives.
Pair it with the Soothing Cream for full-body moisture and overnight comfort.
Use after baths, before bed, and anytime the skin needs extra support.
- Create an Eczema-Safe Home Environment
Your toddler’s environment plays a huge role in eczema flare-ups.
Here’s where to start:
- Switch to truly non-toxic cleaners and laundry products (like Truly Free or Branch Basics)
- Ditch all synthetic fragrance — in lotions, soaps, air fresheners, and detergent
- Store and serve food in glass or stainless steel instead of plastic
- Choose 100% cotton pajamas and bedding (we love Buster Brown socks for irritated feet)
These small changes reduce the daily toxic load your toddler’s immune system is navigating — and that translates to calmer skin over time.
- Build Healing Rhythms (Not Rigid Routines)
Healing isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being consistent with a few key rhythms:
- Daily healing foods
- Epsom salt baths 2–3x/week
- Regular application of soothing skin products
- Calming sleep environments and screen-free downtime
Toddlers thrive on rhythm. So does healing. Don’t worry about doing everything, focus on doing the right things consistently.
- Use a Framework That Actually Works
The biggest mistake I see moms make?
Trying 15 different things at once — and giving up when none of them work. I’ve been there.
You don’t need to try harder. You need a system that works for toddler eczema, step-by-step.
That’s why I created the Eczema Elimination Method, to give families a clear, natural roadmap to healing that actually fits into their lives.
What Healing Looks Like (It’s Not Perfect, but It’s Real)
Healing for us meant no more bleeding skin.
No more full-body pajamas and gloves at night.
No more waking up dreading the day.
It meant seeing smooth cheeks. Sleeping through the night. Laughing at bath time instead of crying.
It meant getting our family rhythm — and our joy — back.
Looking for More Guidance?
If your toddler is dealing with eczema, please know this: you are not alone, and there is so much hope.
You don’t need to wait for them to “grow out of it.” You don’t need to keep guessing.
You can take small, powerful steps right now that support true healing.
To learn more about what’s worked for our family and hundreds of others, visit EczemaKids.com. You’ll find eczema-safe skincare, toddler-friendly healing tools, and a clear, natural path to relief.
Because toddlerhood should be messy, but not painful.
Contributing Writer: Andra McHugh, Founder of Eczema Kinds and Host of The Eczema Kids Podcast
Andra McHugh is a homeschooling mom of four, health coach, and the founder of Eczema Kids. After naturally healing her own children’s severe eczema, she now helps families reverse eczema through realistic routines, nourishing food, and simple, non-toxic living.
More Support for Toddler Eczema
Listen: Eczema Kids Podcast on Apple – Natural solutions that actually work
Explore: EczemaKids.com – Your go-to hub for holistic eczema support
Start Healing: The Eczema Elimination Method – A step-by-step plan to reduce inflammation, stop the itch-scratch cycle, and heal your child’s skin from the inside out
Connect: Join our free Facebook group – Eczema Solutions for Kids: Natural Healing and Comfort
Follow: @eczema.kids on Instagram
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