Herbal Teas for Mama & Baby’s Eczema While Breastfeeding: A Natural Healing Approach
As moms, we know that what we eat and drink directly impacts our babies—especially while breastfeeding. If your little one is struggling with eczema, dry skin, or sensitivities, you might feel overwhelmed trying to find a gentle, effective solution.
The good news? Healing starts from within, and herbal teas can be one of the most powerful ways to nourish both mama and baby.
Eczema is more than just a skin issue—it’s a gut, liver, and immune imbalance. That’s why using skin-healing, gut-supportive herbal teas can be a game-changer for calming inflammation, restoring the gut lining, and reducing eczema naturally.
Let’s break it all down:
✔ How eczema is linked to gut & liver health
✔ The best herbs for skin repair, inflammation, and gut balance
✔ How to prepare and safely use these teas for mama & baby
✔ The best way to mix herbs for maximum benefits
✔ How much to drink while breastfeeding & how to give it directly to toddlers
✔ When to increase or decrease the herbs & how to avoid overuse
At the end, I’ll also invite you to sign up for my Healing Eczema The Herbal & Natural Way workshop (sign up below to be alerted when its available), where I dive deeper into food, gut health, and natural remedies for eczema relief.
Eczema & The Gut-Skin Connection
Eczema is often a sign of internal imbalance, and it is commonly linked to:
✔ Leaky Gut & Food Sensitivities – A weakened gut lining allows proteins like dairy & gluten to trigger immune reactions, leading to red, inflamed skin.
✔ Imbalanced Microbiome – Low beneficial bacteria (often caused by C-sections, antibiotics, or formula feeding) weaken the immune system and cause inflammation.
✔ Liver Overload – If the liver is struggling to detoxify, toxins build up and get expelled through the skin, leading to eczema flare-ups.
✔ Histamine Intolerance & Inflammation – High histamine levels lead to itchy, red, irritated skin, making eczema worse. Foods like small amounts of meat stock and fermented foods actually work to fix this issue as well.
💡 Healing the gut and supporting detox pathways naturally reduces eczema symptoms.
Why Herbal Teas Work for Eczema
🌿 Herbal teas are one of the safest and most effective ways to heal eczema because they:
✔ Support Liver Detox – Helping the body clear toxins instead of pushing them through the skin.
✔ Balance Gut Health – Encouraging a healthy microbiome and reducing leaky gut.
✔ Nourish the Skin – Blood-cleansing, mineral-rich herbs repair skin at a cellular level.
✔ Calm the Nervous System – Stress increases inflammation, and calming herbs help regulate this.
💡 Since what you drink passes through breast milk, you can help your baby’s gut and skin health just by nourishing yourself!
The Best Herbs for Breastfeeding Mamas & Baby’s Eczema
These gentle yet powerful herbs work together to calm inflammation, heal the gut, and support skin health.
🌿 Nettle Leaf – The Blood & Skin Builder
✔ Rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc—key minerals for skin repair.
✔ Supports liver detox, removing toxins that would otherwise flare eczema.
✔ A natural antihistamine, helping to reduce allergy-driven eczema and inflammation.
✔ Boosts milk supply—a favorite herb for postpartum moms!
💡 Best for: Babies with dry, flaky skin, cradle cap, or eczema triggered by food sensitivities.
Dosage:
✔ Breastfeeding moms: 1-3 cups per day
✔ Toddlers: 1-2 teaspoons cooled nettle tea mixed into food or water 2-3 times per week
🌼 Chamomile – The Soother
✔ Calms skin irritation & reduces itching (internally & as a topical rinse).
✔ Soothes digestion & colic, reducing food-related eczema reactions.
✔ Relieves stress & improves sleep, which helps lower inflammation.
💡 Best for: Babies with fussy digestion, gas, bloating, or colicky eczema reactions.
Dosage:
✔ Breastfeeding moms: 1-2 cups per day, especially before bed
✔ Toddlers: 1-2 teaspoons cooled tea per day, or use as a skin rinse
🌾 Dandelion Root & Leaf – The Gentle Detoxifier
✔ Supports liver function—critical for removing toxins that worsen eczema.
✔ Prebiotic-rich, feeding beneficial gut bacteria for a balanced microbiome.
✔ Purifies the blood, reducing inflammatory skin conditions.
💡 Best for: Babies with eczema linked to food intolerances or poor digestion.
Dosage:
✔ Breastfeeding moms: 1 cup per day, best taken in the morning
✔ Toddlers: 1 teaspoon per day, mixed with other teas
🪻 Red Clover – The Skin Healer
✔ Supports lymphatic drainage, helping remove waste & inflammation.
✔ Rich in minerals & phytoestrogens, balancing hormones that affect skin health.
✔ Improves circulation, allowing the skin to repair faster.
💡 Best for: Persistent, stubborn eczema that isn’t healing with gut support alone.
Dosage:
✔ Breastfeeding moms: 1-2 cups per day
✔ Toddlers: 1 teaspoon 2-3x per week
How to Make a Healing Eczema-Support Tea
🌿 Base Tea Blend
✔ 1 part Nettle – Blood-building & mineral-rich
✔ 1 part Chamomile – Calming & anti-inflammatory
✔ 1 part Calendula – Skin-healing & gut-repairing
✔ 1 part Dandelion Leaf or Root – Detox & gut-support
✔ ½ part Red Clover – Skin-clearing & lymph support
✔ ½ part Licorice Root – Anti-inflammatory & gut-soothing
✨ Instructions:
1️⃣ Add 1 tbsp of the herbal blend per cup of hot filtered water.
2️⃣ Cover & steep for 15-20 minutes (or overnight for a stronger infusion).
3️⃣ Strain & drink 1-3 cups per day.
4️⃣ For toddlers: Let cool & give 1-2 teaspoons per day.
💡 Bonus: Use as a skin rinse for baby’s eczema patches!
How to Use Herbal Teas Safely & Effectively
Blending vs. Single Herbs:
Blends provide balanced support, while single herbs target specific issues.
Rotating Herbs:
Switch up herbs every 3-4 weeks to avoid overuse & ensure variety.
How Much is Too Much?
If baby’s eczema worsens, reduce stronger detox herbs (like dandelion) and focus on gentler herbs (like chamomile & nettle).
Eczema can be healed from the inside out. With nourishing herbs, gut support, and detox-friendly foods, you can help your baby’s skin restore itself naturally.
💬 Have questions? Drop them below—I’d love to chat!