How to treat eczema on newborn face?

For newborn skin, less is always more. I always advise new moms to avoid rubbing the baby's face with rough towels after bath. Just pat dry gently and apply a doctor-approved emollient immediately while the skin is still slightly damp.

Please be very careful and don't try random home remedies on a newborn's delicate face. My niece got a severe skin infection because they tried some homemade paste. It is always best to show it to a pediatrician first.

In our family, we used to bathe babies in water boiled with neem leaves, but for a newborn's face, you have to be extremely gentle. Do not use strong baby washes or traditional ubtan right now. Just pure, clean lukewarm water is enough.

Keep the baby's room well-ventilated and avoid putting too many synthetic clothes. Natural, breathable cotton works best for sensitive skin. A peaceful, cool environment really helps reduce the flare-ups.

My mother-in-law suggested using virgin coconut oil, which is actually very soothing. But for my baby's face, I still checked with our doctor first to be safe. They gave us a mild cream that cleared it up beautifully in a week.