Most Common Infant Skin Problems…

Babies generally develop

some sort of rashes and

spots during the first few

months of life.

Which are caused by ???

Hormonal changes

Immature pores

Inflammation Infection

But here’s a good news...

It has

solutions

too…

Let’s here discuss the

common problems & what to

do about them ???

Heat Rash

Too much sweating

Hot, humid weather

Too much layers of clothing

Tiny red bumps on your baby’s

chest, neck, stomach and buttocks

Cool your baby off

Remove her clothing

Apply cool wet washcloths to her skin

Avoid using special rash ointments

Baby Acne

It is also called neonatal & it is

caused by maternal hormones.

Mainly appears on the cheeks,

forehead & chin

Can be hormonal

Due to medication

Reaction due to skin care products

It usually clears up without treatment

Don’t scrub your baby’s face

Use gentle soaps designed for babies

Don’t put lotion on your child’s skin

Baby Eczema

Dry skin

Irritants

Heat & sweat

Allergens

Scaly red patches on cheeks, scalp

and forehead

It is very itchy

Don’t let the skin to get dry

Use moisturizing soap

Apply moisturizer after bath

Use fabrics or cotton clothes

Nappy Rash

Wearing a wet nappy for so long

Urine infection

Material of the nappy

Nappy area will look red and

irritated

The skin may get warm & swollen

Don’t use nappy all the time

Check if the nappy is getting

allergic to your baby’s skin

Apply nappy rash cream

Hives

Insect bites

Viral infections

Medication reactions

Food sensitivities

Little red circles on the skin

Rinse the affected area

Apply a cool compress

Use calamine lotion to reduce

itchiness

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