Hey Dodger, I am sure Patricia's recommendation about the oatmeal in the bath works, but there is a product out there called "AvenoBath" which will do the same thing except it is not quite as messy. I used it when all three of my kids had the "ChickenPox" all at the same time.........believe me, They would have put me in the funny farm if it wasn't for this stuff! How many times can a kid tell you they are "itchy" LOL! You can get it in most drug-stores but where I live you can also buy it at the grocery-store. genny