 [ Symptoms ] how can i help my baby is eczema at home [ Disease ] be sure baby is nails are trimmed often and then take the edge off of them with a file if you can some parents also slip scratch mittens onto their little one is hands others try long socks tucked in under a long sleeved shirt so they are harder for baby to remove other things you can do to treat baby is eczema at home include bathe baby for no more than 10 minutes in warm water hot water can strip skin of its natural protective oils use mild unscented body and laundry soaps use soap only where baby may be dirty such as the genitals and hands and feet simply rinse off the rest of baby is body pat baby is skin dry do not rub apply a moisturizer while baby is skin is wet oatmeal soaking products added to baby is tub may make your little one is skin less itchy talk to your doctor