I made up a silly catchy action song to help put some fun & light heartedness into the process of putting moisturisers on while my daughter was itchy, as well as the times when she was just really unhappy with the itchiness and discomfort of the eczema. It also came it quite handy to help her remember what to do everytime she felt itchy – haha basic brainwashing. (So this is what The Wiggles – banned in my house! – caught onto years ago haha)
Check out the video – my lyrics are below it:
What do we do when [child’s name] feels (shoulders shrugged & arms up in the air like you’re lost / unsure)
itchy? (itchy action like a monkey, underarms)
What do we do when [child’s name] feels (shoulders shrugged & arms up in the air like you’re lost / unsure)
itchy – like a monkey! (itchy action like a monkey, underarms)
We put cream on the itchy parts (gently pat arms, body, legs, any affected areas)
Cream on the itchy parts (gently pat arms, body, legs, any affected areas)
Cream on the itchy parts (gently pat arms, body, legs, any affected areas)
– Gentle, no scratching (no-no index finger wiggle)
We put cream on the itchy parts (gently pat arms, body, legs, any affected areas)
Cream on the itchy parts (gently pat arms, body, legs, any affected areas)
Cream on the itchy parts (gently pat arms, body, legs, any affected areas)
– All better!!! (smile and raise arms in the air like you’ve won first place / scored a goal!)
Copyright 2010. Li Ling Ho : )
Eczema 101 