All four of my kids hated to sleep. They also would not cry themselves to sleep. At the worst they would "cat-nap" for 15 minutes then wake up screaming. Do double check for allergies, especially given the eczema. My youngest had eczema and asthma and an uncanny ability to scream during asthma attacks. I used to train my kids to sleep to lullabye CD's. I'd lay down and sing them to sleep, then sang a along to a CD, and eased out until the CD was enough familiar comfort. It's a long process, and some kids just have a very strong need to feel connected. Until then whenever possible sleep when they sleep even if it's short naps and when your real tired ... I spent many a night with ear infected children in a playpen and Pooh videos on the TV as I dozed 45 minutes at a time... Memories...

Tinker