Being fed Treating heat rash Heat rash is an irritating condition which develops due to excessive heat especially during the summers. It is pretty common in babies during seasons of prickly heat. These rashes generally develop where clothes fit snugly across the skin. It may be the child’s chest, skin that folds at the elbows, stomach, groin and buttocks. It develops when your child perspires heavily to fight the heat and more the perspiration; higher are the chances of rashes. You will have to keep your child cool during the summers so as not to aggravate the situation.
When it is not treated satisfactorily, it may lead to a heat exhaustion or stroke, which then becomes a serious issue. Keep your child cool by removing unnecessary clothes and put him/her to sleep in a cool area. Put on the air conditioner or the fan so that a comfortable breeze reaches the body. Cut your child’s mails short so that there is no damage due to itching. Bathe your baby with lukewarm water and lay him down to dry on a cotton towel. Treating acne Acne in babies is not a very serious condition because it happens due to hormonal changes. Most of the times, it does not bother the child at all. It will clear up gradually but you need to make sure that none of the activities aggravate the condition. Keep the child’s mouth and nose clean since moisture can worsen the condition. Do not use creams or lotions, for the same reason that moisture does not help. Clean your baby’s face in a gentle manner instead of scrubbing.
In case you want to use any solution on the acne after your pediatrician has approved, make sure you test it on a small patch elsewhere. Treating fever If the fever has occurred due to some minor disturbance in the child’s system then it is possible to treat it without any major worries. But in case the fever is a result of some other serious condition then consult your pediatrician. Take your child’s temperature frequently to check for fluctuations, provide enough fluids to keep his system hydrated. Put light, cotton clothing that is comfortable for your baby. A sponge bath of luke warm water is highly beneficial in fevers. Keep your child comfortable and provide him with his favorite toys to help him sleep. Treating cold Cold is a condition caused by viruses and can be treated gradually. Putting in a few drops of saline solution can help release the mucus congestion which is the most irritating aspect for the baby.
But all sorts of nasal solutions should be used only if your pediatrician recommends. All health problems in babies need special attention and it is advisable to consult your pediatrician before you take any action on treating you child. After all inappropriate medication or methods may put your little one through more suffering.
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