Sleep and night-time itching

Eczema often itches more at night, when skin warms up under the covers and there is nothing else to think about. Scratching in their sleep can undo a good day, and broken nights wear the whole family down. These articles cover why night-time is harder, what to dress them in for bed, a simple bedtime skin routine and how to keep scratching to a minimum while they sleep.

For babies, follow safe sleep advice: nothing loose in the cot, and nothing over the face or head.