Clothing Detergent and sensitve skin

[jaskie]

Can I suggest you look at the option of not using any detergent at all and try something like soapnuts or a wash ball to clean your clothes. They are just as effective as detergents in removing grime from clothes and leave absolutely no residue on the clothes. They are also environmentally friendly and very cost effective.

You don't mention if you use a clothes conditioner or not. Also what fabric are the MCN's made from (especially the part that is in contact with his skin)?

I also second the use of Moo Goo. It is the best cream I have come across for eczema and dermatitis. You may (only some carry it) find it in your local health shop or you can get it online. They are an Australian company. Try and stay away from anything with chemicals in it as they tend to irritate the skin.

[jaskie]

Oh I forgot to mention that it might also be worth looking at his diet and maybe adding a probiotic like Inner Health Immune Booster for Kids (you will find it at a health shop in the fridge). I have come across great results with making these changes also.

[leckert]

You don't mention if you use a clothes conditioner or not. Also what fabric are the MCN's made from (especially the part that is in contact with his skin)?

No fabric softener, only thing I put in is the detergent and then tiny amounts. I forget exactly what the fabric the MCNs are (Itti Bittis) but they don't seem to have a problem with the detergent.

[~Kim~]

doesn't sound like it's a detergent problem but I used to just was the kids stuff in 2tbs of bicarb. Works just fine.
Poor little guy. HOpe you find a solution - from personal experience I know how frustrating it is. I know mine gets worse when I have too many tree nuts or too much unrefined suger.

[leckert]

doesn't sound like it's a detergent problem but I used to just was the kids stuff in 2tbs of bicarb. Works just fine.
Poor little guy. HOpe you find a solution - from personal experience I know how frustrating it is. I know mine gets worse when I have too many tree nuts or too much unrefined suger.

I just want to know if there's a trigger or not and then I can deal with it either way.... so looking forward to the specialist appointment in that way - if there's no trigger I can deal with that, if there is a trigger, I can eliminate (as much as possible) that as well.