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Babies and heat rashes    See images

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Alternative names:

Heat rashes and babies

Information

Question:
What do you do for a baby's heat rash?

Answer:
Keep your baby cool and dry during warm weather.

Some helpful suggestions:

  • During the hot season dress your baby in light-weight soft cotton clothing. Cotton is very absorbent and keeps moisture away from the baby's skin.
  • If air conditioning is not available a fan may help by evaporating moisture and cooling the infant. Place the fan far enough away that there is only a gentle breeze drifting over the infant.
  • Avoid the use of powders. Baby powders have not been shown to improve or prevent heat rash.

See rash, child under 2 years for details.

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