Does your baby sweat and pink spots appear on his delicate skin? Most likely, this is a manifestation of sweating. Do not worry, this can be easily fixed, you just need to provide the baby with proper care.
Sweating in children is a skin reaction caused by a malfunction of the sweat glands. In babies, these sweat glands are not yet perfect, so skin reactions often occur . As soon as the baby gets hot, sweat glands are included in the work, highlighting a special secret, but if something interferes with normal sweating, then skin irritation appears, which looks like a skin rash.
Sweating in children can develop during an illness, because with an increase in temperature the baby often sweats a lot. Most often, irritation occurs in places where fresh air "does not get". So pink spots can be seen in the skin folds, behind the ears, at the folds of the elbows. Sweating in children is often manifested on the upper chest and back. It happens that a rash occurs on the buttocks under the diaper.
Sweating in children is not an infectious disease, but simply a skin reaction. But you need to know that the appearance of a rash can be a sign of some kind of disease, so you need to look at the behavior of the baby. Sweating, as a rule, does not cause any concern, the baby is as active and cheerful as usual. The spots of sweating over time do not change their color, they do not become larger and they (with proper care) pass quickly enough.
But nevertheless, it will not be superfluous if you take an interest in how to treat prickly heat in children with your pediatrician. The doctor will exclude the possibility of any infectious diseases and recommend the rules for skin care for the baby.
Despite the fact that prickly heat is treated quite simply, it is better to prevent its occurrence. How to do it? Pay attention to the clothes of the baby. Try to purchase items made only from natural materials. Such fabrics perfectly pass air and the baby’s skin “breathes”. It is desirable that the bedding in the crib was free of synthetic impurities.
Be sure to monitor the temperature in the children's room. Many parents, fearing to catch a cold, put heating devices in the nursery, meanwhile, the ideal room temperature for the baby is plus twenty-two degrees.
When going for a walk, pay attention to the street temperature. Dress the child according to the weather, do not overconfuse. It is better to wear two thin ones instead of one warm blouse, so that if the baby gets hot during a walk, one can be removed.
Carefully consider the choice of children's cosmetics. In summer, do not use creams based on oils; for hot days, purchase products that have a water base. But baby oil can be used in any weather, since it does not cover the skin with a film.
These simple rules will help prevent the baby from developing sweating. And if the rash has already appeared, then parents need to carefully monitor the skin of the child. If the manifestations of the disease intensified or you notice pustules at the rash site, you should immediately inform your doctor about it, because these symptoms may indicate the attachment of a secondary infection.
So, how to treat baby prickly heat? In most cases, this disease can be managed without the use of drugs. If a rash appears, discard the cream for a while, replacing it with powder. Regularly give your baby an air bath, as fresh air can quickly eliminate rashes. When bathing a child, use decoctions of medicinal herbs. For example, mix a pack of grass of a string and chamomile flowers, take six tablespoons of this mixture and brew boiling water in a liter. Let it brew well and strain. Pour the resulting broth into a bath of water before bathing the baby. And, if possible, breastfeed, because mom's milk is the best way to form a strong immunity.