Answer: It would be difficult to apply the cream wouldn't it?Actually, no one knows for sure what causes eczema, but we do know that eczema is often inherited. It's the luck of the draw, coupled with yours and your partner's genetics.Studies in children 0-12 months have shown that breastfeeding reduces the likelihood that your baby will develop eczema.Eczema is not a specific allergy, but in some children, certain allergenic foods can trigger eczema or make it worse. If you or your doctor suspects that your baby's eczema is affected by certain foods — the mostly likely culprits being cows' milk and eggs, followed by soy, wheat, peanuts, and fish — then you could try eliminating them from your baby's diet, if he's started on solids, and from your own diet if you're breastfeeding.