Babies and Heat Rashes
Alternate Names : Heat Rashes and Babies
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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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