When our little boy developed severe eczema at 5 months we stumbled upon scratchsleeves while looking for anything to cover his scratching tools (hands!) that he wouldn't be able to get off. Mitts and socks didn't cut it, but from day one these were perfect, he wears them at bedtime and used to wear them for naps. The silk mitts are so soft he doesn't scratch himself. Not only have they been a massive comfort to our son, as parents they have eased our anxieties when putting him to bed as we no longer worry about how much he'll have scratched by morning. I've recommended these to friends during chicken pox phases, they're a clear winner in my view!