When Myla was a baby, I thought we were dealing with normal baby eczema.

Every parent talks about it.

Dry cheeks. Tiny patches of rough skin. Sensitive baby skin that everyone promises they'll grow out of.

I didn't think much of it at first.

I changed detergents.

Bought fragrance-free lotion.

Switched soaps.

I stood in the baby aisle reading labels, convinced there had to be one product that would finally make it better.

Looking back now, I wish someone had told me that sometimes eczema is more than just eczema.

Sometimes it's the first clue that something bigger is going on.

For our family, it was.

When Myla was just five months old, our lives changed forever. She was diagnosed with severe food allergies to milk and eggs. Over the years, that list grew, and so did everything we had to learn.

Suddenly I wasn't just reading food labels.

I was reading everything.

Laundry detergent.

Soap.

Sunscreen.

Shampoo.

Lotion.

And yes...even pajamas.

Because when your child has food allergies and eczema, you start wondering if everything they touch could make their skin worse.

When Everything Feels Like a Trigger

Food allergies are complicated enough on their own.

Then you add eczema.

If you've lived it, you know exactly what I mean.

Some mornings I'd wake up to red patches on her skin and immediately start replaying the day before in my head.

"Was it something she ate?"

"Was it the new lotion?"

"Was it the detergent?"

"Did she get too hot while she was sleeping?"

You become a detective without ever asking for the job.

One of the things I learned is that eczema and food allergies often occur together. While food allergies don't cause every case of eczema, children with eczema are more likely to have food allergies, and many allergy families end up navigating both at the same time.

That realization changed how I looked at everything in our home.

Why We Chose Bamboo

I didn't go searching for bamboo because it was trendy.

I was searching for one less thing to worry about.

When your child's skin already works so hard every single day, the last thing you want is rough seams, scratchy fabrics, or clothing that traps heat and leaves them sweaty.

That's what drew me to bamboo.

It felt unbelievably soft.

It was breathable.

It helped keep my kids comfortable when their skin was already irritated.

Was it a cure?

No.

Nothing is that simple.

But it was one small change that made our everyday life feel a little gentler.

And sometimes that's enough.

Little Things Add Up

Living with food allergies taught me something I never expected.

There is rarely one big thing that makes life easier.

Instead, it's a hundred tiny things.

The detergent you choose.

The lotion you trust.

The snacks you always pack.

The pajamas your child sleeps in.

Each decision might seem small on its own.

But together, they create a life that feels a little calmer.

A little safer.

A little more comfortable.

As parents, we're constantly carrying an invisible mental checklist.

If I can cross even one thing off that list, I'll take it.

Why I Created Lush & Luna

Years later, when I started Lush & Luna, I kept thinking back to those early days.

The endless Googling.

The overwhelming appointments.

The confusion.

The fear.

I wasn't trying to create another clothing company.

I wanted to create something I would've reached for when everything felt uncertain.

A place where another parent could land and think,

"Finally...someone gets it."

Yes, we create thoughtfully designed apparel.

But more importantly, I hope we're creating something even bigger...a community where families feel seen, understood, and never have to navigate this journey alone.

Because when you're raising children with food allergies, comfort isn't just about soft fabric.

It's about peace of mind.

It's about knowing you've done everything you can.

It's about one less thing to worry about before bedtime.

And as any allergy parent knows...

Sometimes one less worry means everything.

Final Thoughts

If you're in the thick of eczema, food allergies, or both, I want you to know something I wish someone had told me years ago:

You're not overreacting.

You're learning.

You're adapting.

You're becoming the expert your child needs.

You won't always get it right.

Neither have I.

But every ingredient label you read...

Every question you ask...

Every snack you pack...

Every little decision you make is another way of telling your child,

"I've got you."

Because that's what this journey has always been about.

Not perfection.

Love.

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💌 Before You Go...

If this story made you feel a little less alone, I'd love to invite you to Sunday Notes.

Every Sunday, I'll send one heartfelt letter about motherhood, food allergies, resilience, and the invisible moments that shape our lives - the ones we don't always talk about but somehow carry every day.

Some weeks I'll share a story that makes you laugh.

Some weeks one that makes you cry.

My hope is that every note reminds you of one thing:

You were never meant to carry this alone.

No perfectly curated life.

No endless sales emails.

Just honest stories from one mom to another.

I'd love to write to you.