This morning, as I was caressing the cheek of my youngest child, I was in awe at how soft it was. The expression soft as a baby’s bottom is said for a reason. Baby skin is amazingly smooth and glowing. But that doesn’t mean that baby skin isn’t prone to problems.
Here is a quick guide to common baby skin problems.
Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is caused when irritants and wetness come in contact with your baby’s skin. It can usually be cured by using a diaper cream at every changing, especially at night, and, or by letting the baby’s bottom “air out” between changes. If you notice red bumps that have a definite border, this could be a rash caused by yeast and would require a call to the pediatrician.
Baby Acne
Baby acne usually occurs shortly after birth and may appear as either white or red bumps on your baby’s face. The cause is usually hormonal activity that takes place. Don’t scrub at the spots, because this could cause even more irritation. This condition should clear up on it’s own, but in some cases the baby acne can become infected from scratching or over scrubbing.
Chapped Skin
Chapped skin can occur anywhere, but it usually appears on a baby’s face and neck area, usually under the nose and on the chin, or in the folds of the neck. It can be caused by a runny nose, drooling or even chilly weather. Keep the area as clean and dry as you possibly can. You can also use a light diaper cream to protect the skin, although keep it away from the eyes or mouth. Check the skin to make sure that it doesn’t worsen or become infected.
There are three more common baby skin problems to go. Check back for the next post.
Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, creating a home in the Home Blog, caring for little ones in the Baby Blog and now relationships in the Marriage Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here or subscribe to the blog using the subscription box on the right.
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