Wet Diapers, Fleece and Eczema

[Unregistered]

I'm going to get right to the point. I have a 2 year old dcb (just turned 2) and he has been in care for 6 months July 10. He has bad eczema and has red and torn up skin since starting. Mom is a self declared "naturalist" and doesn't want to use steroids. She has me putting and all herb and lilac oil lotion on once a day and dresses him in fleece footy pjs 24/7 so he can not scratch himself until he bleeds.

Temp here in Alaska has been around 55-65, highest 68 within the last week.

Friday I told mom that I need other clothes for him that are cooler as its summer time and next week (now this week) it's supposed to get into the 70-80's for temperature outside. I also told mom that he only had 3 wet diapers Friday and I was worried about his water intake, mom said she'd keep an eye on it.

I was closed Monday.

Tuesday he had 4 wet diapers and came in a cotton full body footed jammy. Last night I told her it was supposed to get hot the next few days so pack me something for him that is good for hot weather (tomorrow and Friday it's supposed to up to 75 and 82)

Dcb was dropped off at 8:15am, in thick fleece pjs, and has not had a full wet diaper (I changed him once and the diaper was barely wet) and its now almost 2:30. That will be 6 hours. He will be here until 5:30pm.

I've been trying to get him to drink nice cool water but he's only had about a cup. He's napping now and I hope that he has a good wet diaper when he wakes... But...

I'm concerned. Is 6 hours an ok time frame to not pee enough for a 2 year old? He is no where close to potty training, so it's not that...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[Thriftylady]

I would demand mom see a doctor. I say that being a person who suffers from excema. It is miserable. My skin gets at times like you are describing. I have to have steroid cream when it does. Sometimes they give me oral steroids, but they avoid that as much as possible since I am diabetic. I use a lot of herbal therapies myself, but sometimes you need a doctor. I may consider calling CPS if she refused medical care, but I for sure would refuse to keep him another day without a doctors note with a diagnosis and a treatment plan.

As far as the water and wet diapers. I am not sure. Someone else here hopefully can offer you more info on that.

[childcaremom]

I would send home because he is not prepared for the day. As you requested.

I would also turn away at the door tomorrow if he is not prepared.

I would also consider reporting so that he can get proper treatment. Poor thing.

[jenboo]

I would demand mom see a doctor. I say that being a person who suffers from excema. It is miserable. My skin gets at times like you are describing. I have to have steroid cream when it does. Sometimes they give me oral steroids, but they avoid that as much as possible since I am diabetic. I use a lot of herbal therapies myself, but sometimes you need a doctor. I may consider calling CPS if she refused medical care, but I for sure would refuse to keep him another day without a doctors note with a diagnosis and a treatment plan.

As far as the water and wet diapers. I am not sure. Someone else here hopefully can offer you more info on that.

I agree with this. My eczema is really irritated by oil and sweat. When i was little it used to get like how you are describing it. It was painful. I would not accept the boy until he had seen a dr and has proper clothes.

[Thriftylady]

I agree with this. My eczema is really irritated by oil and sweat. When i was little it used to get like how you are describing it. It was painful. I would not accept the boy until he had seen a dr and has proper clothes.

Is that what the issue is in summer? I thought it was just the heat alone. I am so glad I finally got diagnosed in January after 4 years of issues with no diagnosis. I am doing so much better this summer knowing how to treat my skin. This poor baby needs to get that treatment also. And most of my treatment involves no steroids. Just found the right soap and the right lotion, but he will need them to get this calmed down I am afraid.

[JackandJill]

I would turn away or send home if he doesn't have more weather appropriate clothes! That's crazy, poor kid.

I would think he should have more wet diapers and be drinking more water, though I am not sure what the exact amount should be. Dehydration is a serious issue in little kids, it can go from bad to worse very quickly! Maybe call a pediatricians office to see what their thoughts regarding that issue are.

[AmyKidsCo]

I agree with this. My eczema is really irritated by oil and sweat. When i was little it used to get like how you are describing it. It was painful. I would not accept the boy until he had seen a dr and has proper clothes.

Me too. Heat and sweat make mine worse.

I understand the dcm not wanting to use steroids, I try not to also. Mine gets better when I use organic lotion. Non-water based ointments help too, like CeraVe or Aquaphor.

[Alwaysgreener]

My mom has it, as did Grandma. My mom doctor sends her to some light treatments, where she sits with lights on her skin. She also uses the lotions list above.

If his is not approving, she might not have the right oil for him.

[Thriftylady]

Me too. Heat and sweat make mine worse.

I understand the dcm not wanting to use steroids, I try not to also. Mine gets better when I use organic lotion. Non-water based ointments help too, like CeraVe or Aquaphor.

I am thinking the non-water based lotions have been a big factor for me. My doctor explained it as the water based ones actually dehydrate fast, and some think as they do, they steal moisture from your skin. He actually said Vaseline is best, but I just can't do the gross stuff. I wonder if changing lotions has made a bunch of my difference, because soap and lotion is the only thing I do differently. I haven't had a flare up since January, and haven't had to use my steroid cream since then either.

[Blackcat31]

As a long time sufferer of Eczema I use only Aveeno lotion made for Eczema or Eucerine. Both are very helpful at soothing.

I would recommend cotton ONLY pants and tops. Cotton breathes better and does not trap the moisture or heat in which both aggravate the rash.

If mom is really into holistic and natural remedies, refer her to the local health food stores. I take 1 oz of Aloe Vera juice each morning and have eliminated citrus and dairy from my diet. I have not had any flare ups or issues for several years now.

[AmyKidsCo]

Lucky ladies!

I actually went several years without a flare-up. I think this one was caused partly by using Bath & Body Works lotion all winter (even though I know better) and stress over planning my parents' Anniversary party and having 2 student teachers this summer.

Now that the party is over and I've stopped using BBW it'll get better. I'll have the student teachers all summer but that'll be less stressful as we get to know each other and they get used to my routine.

[Unregistered]

0P here with an update.

mom sent dcb in a thinner footy pj and a pair of shorts and a shirt in a bag to be changed into. Shorts are just sweatpants cut down but at least their shorts. Talk to mom about being worried about dehydration at pick up and to keep an eye on dcb and if he's not peeing more then he'll need to be seen by a doctor Thursday. Thursday morning drop off she said that Wednesday night to Thursday morning the child had three full wet diapers. I allowed drop off because he was doing better. All Thursday he had about 3 barely wet diapers. I had to dress dcb in some of my son's old summer clothes because the sweat shorts and thick t-shirt that mom sent for summer clothes were going to be to hot.

Dad picked up ( mom and dad are divorcing) and he was updated on what was going on.

Today dad dropped off in footy but packed me a thin shirt and shorts. We changed into those after breakfast. I Applied the herbal lotion with lilac oil mom gave me for his eczema (we've been using it for a month almost to the day. dcb doesn't like it and has been crying "no! Ouchies!! No!" So I've told mom that I haven't been using it, so she gave me a vitamin E lotion) before nap. I did not put him back in his footy because he'd get way to hot, so I left him in shorts, socks and t-shirt. Nap was around noon, during nap dcb tore himself open horribly! His left foot from ankle to toes was bleeding and oozing clear fluid!!! I applied first aid and wrap with gauze after applying antibacterial cream on the open wounds... I felt so horrible for the little boy...

Had DH call dad and tell him that I needed dcb to be picked up. Told him that we need dcb to see a doctor. Dad said that he was already ahead of us on that, that on his way to pick up he called mom and demanded that mom let him take dcb to a doctor and get things figured out. Dad commented that Dcb's eczema treatment is one of the things they are divorcing over. Dad told me that mom finally gave the OK as long as steroids or Benadryl weren't used.

Told dad to remember to get me a doctors note so I can apply lotion here as well.

[Thriftylady]

0P here with an update.

mom sent dcb in a thinner footy pj and a pair of shorts and a shirt in a bag to be changed into. Shorts are just sweatpants cut down but at least their shorts. Talk to mom about being worried about dehydration at pick up and to keep an eye on dcb and if he's not peeing more then he'll need to be seen by a doctor Thursday. Thursday morning drop off she said that Wednesday night to Thursday morning the child had three full wet diapers. I allowed drop off because he was doing better. All Thursday he had about 3 barely wet diapers. I had to dress dcb in some of my son's old summer clothes because the sweat shorts and thick t-shirt that mom sent for summer clothes were going to be to hot.

Dad picked up ( mom and dad are divorcing) and he was updated on what was going on.

Today dad dropped off in footy but packed me a thin shirt and shorts. We changed into those after breakfast. I Applied the herbal lotion with lilac oil mom gave me for his eczema (we've been using it for a month almost to the day. dcb doesn't like it and has been crying "no! Ouchies!! No!" So I've told mom that I haven't been using it, so she gave me a vitamin E lotion) before nap. I did not put him back in his footy because he'd get way to hot, so I left him in shorts, socks and t-shirt. Nap was around noon, during nap dcb tore himself open horribly! His left foot from ankle to toes was bleeding and oozing clear fluid!!! I applied first aid and wrap with gauze after applying antibacterial cream on the open wounds... I felt so horrible for the little boy...

Had DH call dad and tell him that I needed dcb to be picked up. Told him that we need dcb to see a doctor. Dad said that he was already ahead of us on that, that on his way to pick up he called mom and demanded that mom let him take dcb to a doctor and get things figured out. Dad commented that Dcb's eczema treatment is one of the things they are divorcing over. Dad told me that mom finally gave the OK as long as steroids or Benadryl weren't used.

Told dad to remember to get me a doctors note so I can apply lotion here as well.

I hate to say it, but at this point steroids may have to be used. When I get that bad I have to have them and as I said before my doctors will do anything to not give them to me due to my diabetes.


Blackcat, does citrus really affect it? I ask because I almost always have lemon slices in my water. I would hate to give that up.

[Blackcat31]

Blackcat, does citrus really affect it? I ask because I almost always have lemon slices in my water. I would hate to give that up.

LOTS of foods you should avoid if you have eczema

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/eczema-and-diet-top-food-triggers/

http://skincare.lovetoknow.com/skin-conditions/which-foods-cause-eczema

[Thriftylady]

LOTS of foods you should avoid if you have eczema

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/eczema-and-diet-top-food-triggers/

http://skincare.lovetoknow.com/skin-...s-cause-eczema

See now my doctor refused to send me for a new round of food allergy testing when I asked. I had it when I was a kid and tested positive for nearly everything. All of those things I eat now, some much less than others. I nearly died as a baby from starvation, because the milk gave me such severe reactions and they didn't have all the formulas then that they do now. They finally found Goats milk for me, which mom said was hard to get at the time. I was asking then about gluten. They told me that they don't do blanket testing anymore, because of the high number of false positives. And said that if a food isn't making you sick, you should just keep eating it. But I am not sure how you would know for sure with eczema. I mean food is so complex. Take bread for instance, there are many possible allergens there. Milk, eggs, wheat, gluten...