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The Eczema Company

ScratchSleeves Cotton with Scratch Mittens for Kids (STRIPES)

Sale price$42.99
Size:3-6M
Color:Blue (White Stripes)
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Protective Scratch Mittens for Eczema Relief in Babies

ScratchSleeves' scratch mittens are a first great step in healing your child's itchy, irritated or infected eczema. These stay-closed scratch mittens for babies with eczema are specifically designed for older babies and children to help protect delicate skin from relentless scratching, while keeping their skin cool and comfortable. Made with 100% stretch cotton sleeves and silk mittens, these ScratchSleeves can be used both during the day over regular clothing or at night to prevent scratching while they sleep.  

Benefits of ScratchSleeves Scratch Mittens

  • Loose fitting 100% cotton with natural silk mittens that are gentle on the most irritated skin.
  • Double layer stay-closed silk mitts protect delicate skin from even the most vigorous scratching.
  • Cooling, breathable interlock cotton knit provides stretch and helps babies and kids stay comfortable and sweat free.
  • Polycotton binding around edges to maintain a snug fit.
  • Prevents scratching due to eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and chicken pox and protects from hair-pulling, thumb-sucking, feeding-tubes, and much more.
  • Oekotex-100 certified fabrics means no harmful chemical residue. 

Scratchsleeves available in long sleeve eczema pajamas too!

Look for full body coverage, we have eczema sleepsuits in organic cotton. Or just for hand coverage, try our Remedywear kids gloves in TENCEL and Zinc.

FAQs

What are ScratchSleeves and how do they work?

ScratchSleeves are soft cotton sleeves with built-in silk scratch mittens designed to stop babies, toddlers, and children from scratching irritated skin. The cardigan-style design slips on easily, stays securely in place, and prevents the child from removing the mitts without help.

What are they made from?

Mitts: 100% natural silk (gentle and cool on inflamed skin), Sleeves: 100% stretch cotton, Thread: nylon and polycotton, Exterior Labels: polycotton

Are the mitts soft and safe for eczema?

Yes. The natural silk mitts are extremely smooth and gentle, making them ideal for eczema, TSW, dermatitis, chickenpox, post surgical healing, and other irritations where scratching can worsen the skin.

Can ScratchSleeves be worn day and night?

Yes. They can be used at any time—daytime play, naps, or overnight. They’re cool, breathable, and designed for long-term wear.

Should my child wear ScratchSleeves over or under clothing?

Either works, but for older children who may try to remove them, we recommend wearing ScratchSleeves under:

  • A t-shirt
  • Pajama top
  • Dungarees or pinafores, or any top with straps

This makes it harder for little ones to take them off by themselves.

How do I choose the right size?

We recommend choosing the size based on your child’s wingspan (fingertip to fingertip with arms outstretched). This provides the most accurate fit. Please refer to the size chart here on the product page.

What is the difference between smaller and larger sizes?

Smaller sizes (up to 9 months): No shoulders, cut-away neck to keep babies cool and make dressing easier.

Larger sizes: Added shoulder panels for a more secure fit on active toddlers and children.

Can the mitts be opened?

No. These ScratchSleeves have sewn-in, closed mitts.

Are ScratchSleeves flame retardant or treated with chemicals?

No. ScratchSleeves are not treated with flame retardants and do not contain PFAS or other harmful chemicals.

Are they safe for children with allergies or chemical sensitivities?

Yes. The sleeves are made from cotton and the mitts from natural silk—no latex, spandex, flame retardants, or PFAS.

What conditions can ScratchSleeves help with?

They are effective for:

  • Eczema and dermatitis
  • Chickenpox
  • Post-surgical healing
  • TSW itching
  • Hair-pulling
  • Thumb-sucking
  • Protecting feeding tubes
  • General nighttime scratching

How do I wash and care for ScratchSleeves?

Machine wash at 40°C using non-biological (gentle) detergent. Tumble dry on a low setting. Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals. The silk mitts are durable and designed to withstand regular washing.

Do ScratchSleeves make children too warm?

No. The sleeves are made from lightweight stretch cotton and the mitts are silk, which helps regulate temperature. The loose-fit design keeps little ones cool and comfortable even during sleep.

Can my child still move their hands and arms?

Yes. The sleeves are soft and stretchy, and the silk mitts allow natural movement while preventing harmful scratching.

Will ScratchSleeves stay on my active child?

Yes. The cardigan-style wrap stays securely in place. For toddlers and older children, wearing them under a top makes removal very difficult without adult help.

At what age can my child use ScratchSleeves?

ScratchSleeves are available in sizes for babies, toddlers, and children. Just follow the wingspan sizing guide to find the best fit.

Customers praise these sleeves for effectively preventing nighttime scratching in children with eczema and allergies. "Life saver" for severe cases. The silk mittens stay on better than regular mitts and are gentle on skin. However, many note the fabric stretches easily and lacks fasteners, allowing determined toddlers to remove them. Several suggest adding buttons or elastic.

Mittens (positive)Skin (positive)Eczema (positive)Scratching (positive)Sleeves (neutral)
  • 5 stars: 76 (68%)
  • 4 stars: 16 (14%)
  • 3 stars: 10 (9%)
  • 2 stars: 4 (4%)
  • 1 star: 5 (5%)
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Craig
Great product

Great product. i had to use a saftey pin to secure it.

Hi Craig,

Thanks for your 5-star review.

While we're thrilled to hear that you're loving your ScratchSleeves Cotton with Scratch Mittens for Kids (STRIPES), we're sorry to hear that you needed to use a safety pin to secure it, as the polycotton binding around the edges should maintain a snug fit.

Our team has reached out to you over email so we can learn more about your experience and hopefully make this right.

We look forward to hearing back from you!

The Eczema Company Customer Support

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Alyssa

We LOVE our sleeves for our son who has severe ezcema and allergies. He used to wake himself up all night scratching, even with regular mitts, but these were a life saver. This is our second pair and he wears them every night and every nap

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Alyssa

We LOVE our sleeves for our son who has severe ezcema and allergies. He used to wake himself up all night scratching, even with regular mitts, but these were a life saver. This is our second pair and he wears them every night and every nap

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Kristin Jensen
Toddler loves her ScratchSleeves

I bought my daughter (19 months) a pair of ScratchSleeves to help with her hair pulling when she is going to sleep and waking up. She took to the "silky mitts" right away and wears them happily. She is able to pick up toys and books with them, but not pull out her hair. We put them over her pajamas and under her sleeveless sleep sack. Very happy with the product.

Thanks for your 5-star review, Kristin! We're happy to hear that your Cotton ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens (STRIPES) have helped your daughter with her nighttime routine.

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Anonymous
Does the job

We got these for our two year old who scratches endlessly at night and nap time and while it does help I’ve had to start putting them under her clothes and pajamas because the fabric stretches out and gets so loose that she can get it off. If I don’t put them under her clothes I worry she’ll strangle herself in the night because the fabric get so stretched out. I wish there was a connector between the two sides in the front. Also wish the material didn’t loosen so much after just a few wears. I did all the measurements but it’s still huge. She’s 2 and I ended up ordering the size down based on her measurements but even that feels too big because of how the fabric gets stretched out. I do like the silk mittens though and I dry them in the dryer and nothing happens to the silk which is nice. Does the job but I wish it wasn’t so loose on her.

Hi there, Thanks for your review, and we apologize that your Cotton ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens (STRIPES) weren't everything that you were hoping for. We will pass your feedback along to our team. Unfortunately as this item is made out of 100% cotton, we wouldn't be able to counteract the fibers relaxing as it is worn. That said, some of our customers have reported success with washing in cold water and air-drying to combat this. In the meantime, we might recommend the 100% Organic Cotton Eczema Sleepsuit for Kids with Scratch Mitts and Footies if you're looking for more secure coverage for your little one that they can't wiggle out of.I hope that helps, but if you have any other questions reach out to wecare@eczemacompany.com. Wishing you skin health and happiness,Eczema Company Customer Support

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Anonymous
The only thing Helping my sons scratching so far!

My 6 month old scratches his head and ears for soothing, on top of having bad eczema. These are the only items that he can’t get fingers loose. We like so far!

Thanks for your 5-star review! We're thrilled that your Cotton ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens (STRIPES) is the only product that keeps your little one from scratching.

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Emilie
Great for Toddlers!

My 2 year old has been using his sleeve twice a day for the last 6 months (nap and bedtime) it's been well loved and the satin is coming apart so we're buying a replacement! It's THAT good! I had to sew an elastic string on both ends to tie it together (he does try to take it off, and this slows him down)! Also helps when you're child is a finger sucker and you're trying to get them to cut back! 10/10 recommend!

Thanks for your 5-Star review, Emilie! We’re happy to know your Cotton Scratch Sleeves are well loved and has been providing your little one with relief.

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Deborah Berry
Scratch leaves with mittens

Love this item works well just needs some type of strap to keep it on could be Velcro Elastic or something because it’s too loose. It works well.

Thanks for your review and feedback Deborah! We're going to pass that along to our team, but in the meantime, our 100% Organic Cotton Eczema Sleepsuit for Kids with Scratch Mitts and Footies might be what you're looking for as it provides a full enclosure for your little one. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to wecare@eczemacompany.com Eczema Company Customer Support

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Leah G.
Avoid scratching

I have a 3 year old daughter suffering from Eczema, we all know that the more she scratches the worse it gets, the item I bought was helpful for one night, after the first night she figured out a way to undress her top and the "Cotton Scratch Sleeves with Scratch Mittens (STRIPES)", my suggestion is there should be some kind of zipper etc. that should avoid that, after all the less she scratches the less pain and damage.

Hi Leah,Thanks for your review and feedback!We know that there aren't any single products on the market today that are guaranteed to work for everyone. Each person's body is unique and so are their sensitive skin’s needs. This is why we offer a variety of solutions at a fair price to make it easy for you to find a solution that works for your skin.That being said, we've passed your feedback along to our team.The Eczema Company Support Team

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Anonymous
Game changer!

This has worked better than any steroid cream we’ve tried! Has made a huge improvement in scratching during sleep and my daughter calls it her cozy sleep sweater. Recommend it!!

Thank you for your five star review! We are so happy to hear that this has made bed time so much more pleasant for your daughter. We love that she calls it her Cozy Sleep Sweater!

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Brittany K.
Perfect for my night scratcher

Love this product. It’s perfect for my two-year-old who scratches all night long. Only wish that the satin mitt came up higher on the arm as my little one rubs his face e with his wrist/ arm.

Thanks for your review and feedback, Brittany! We're happy to hear that your ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens gives your little one some protection at night.

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Anonymous

These are wonderfully made, however, I do not understand why there is no snap or fastener of some sort to keep it on. In order to make this comfortable, and difficult for a child to remove, it is necessary to add a clasp of some sort yourself, Given the price, I think it should include a fastener.

Thanks for your review and feedback, Christine! We will be passing this along to our team for future product development.

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Nicole M.
Game changer

These changed our lives. But my daughter is in size 2-3 now and we only have 2 pairs! I hope you get more of this size soon so we can get more! We can’t live without them!

Thanks for your 5-star review, Nicole! We're elated to hear your Scratch Mittens have been a game changer for you and your daughter.

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Jaimie

Although my 4 year old can take these off if she really tries, they are the only thing that will stay on her hands all night long!! Seriously have been a life saver! The only negative comment I have is the pricing. As much as we have loved this product I do not believe it should be marketed at 30 dollars per item. I would recommend these to someone who doesn’t have a seamstress they could take fabric to / for convenience.

Thanks for your review Jaimie! We're thrilled to hear that the Cotton ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens (STRIPES) have been a lifesaver for your 4 year old.

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Jaimie

Although my 4 year old can take these off if she really tries, they are the only thing that will stay on her hands all night long!! Seriously have been a life saver! The only negative comment I have is the pricing. As much as we have loved this product I do not believe it should be marketed at 30 dollars per item. I would recommend these to someone who doesn’t have a seamstress they could take fabric to / for convenience.

Thanks for your review Jaimie! We're thrilled to hear that the Cotton ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens (STRIPES) have been a lifesaver for your 4 year old.

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Rachel Yonago
Love these!

These sleeves are so much more gentle on my babies skin than normal mittens made for babies. She is so itchy that she is constantly rubbing her face, so anything other than these silk mitts basically exfoliate her face and cause her eczema to start weeping again. These have definitely been a game changer in trying to get her eczema under control.

Thanks for your 5-star review, Rachel! We're delighted that your Cotton ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens (STRIPES) is gentle on your babies skin.

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Anonymous
Awesome product!

These sleeves have been a lifesaver for my daughter at night - she has a neurogenetic disorder and picks at her skin constantly. These have been the only solution for nighttime - we would love to see them in bigger sizes too!

Thanks for your 5-star review, Lia! We're thrilled to hear that the Cotton ScratchSleeves with Scratch Mittens have helped your daughter rest better.

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Joanna Chen
Easy to take it off

I bought this for my 21-month-old daughter who sucks her thumb while going to sleep. This is a good idea that I think it’s the most effective way to stop her from thumb sucking. Unfortunately, because this sleeves have an open front and don’t have anything like button or zip, it’s super easy for my daughter just gets off them(even I put it under her bodysuit) and sucks her thumb. I really like the idea of this sleeves so I’d try to sew a button and see how would it go.

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Lauren Cosson
Works great!

We love these mittens (puppy paws) and it stops my 2 yr old from scratching at night. Had to cut a little hole for her thumb and now she doesn’t mind it at all.

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Maggie Neal
Sleeves come off

Returned as sleeves would not stay on my sons arms. We was able to get them off.

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Anonymous
My twins wear them everyday!

I love scratch sleeves. My 2.5 year old twins have had severe eczema since they were babies and would scratch at their face while sleeping. They wear their sleeves for all naps and sleeping and love them and I can rest easy that they aren’t scratching and cutting their face

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Anonymous
Great for kids who scratch

Loved these and they last a long time :)

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Molly Moser
Saved my sanity and my son’s skin

I found these scratch sleeves when I was at my wit’s end, desperate to help my son end the cycle of nighttime scratching. These sleeves, paired with nightly lotion before bed, allowed his skin to heal and me to rest knowing he wasn’t able to scratch himself. Thank goodness for scratch sleeves!

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Anonymous
Very Satisfied Would Recommend

They are worth the money! They provide protection from scratching during sleep and made a huge difference in protecting sensitive and healing skin. Just what we were needing.

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Anonymous
Sleep Saver!

Fantastic for sleeping and long car rides with eczema prone child. Also, child is able to wear sleeves over regular clothes without getting to warm. Would love to see other colors to incorporate with their clothes when we go out!

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Anonymous
Helps a lot

Helps with my sons constant scratching but the silk cover never lasts long

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Anonymous
Scratch sleeves with mittens

Amazing