Newborns are very fragile and often leave new mothers feeling lost. Among them, the most common allergic dermatitis in infants, also known as heat rash, causes unbearable itching and anxiety for the mother beside them. So, what should we do with heat rash in newborns?
Firstly, when a baby develops a heat rash at birth, mothers must take it seriously. If the rash is not treated properly, it can leave scars and affect the baby's appearance. Mothers should first loosen the child's clothes to relieve their body temperature and provide ventilation and heat dissipation for the child. Many heat rashes are caused by wearing too many clothes, and the evaporated body temperature cannot spread into the air, which can damage the baby's skin.
Secondly, the mother can give the baby a warm bath. After taking a shower, use a towel to dry the moisture on the baby's body. At this time, do not wipe too clean. Use the principle of heat absorption and evaporation to slowly dissipate the hot air from the baby's body into the air, allowing the temperature on the baby's body to drop.
We also need to pay great attention to the quality of baby clothes, wearing pure cotton clothes is beneficial for breathability. And pure cotton clothes will not cause too much damage to the baby's skin friction. Indoor air is very important, maintaining air circulation and dissipating high temperatures. After completing these steps, if the baby's rash does not improve after 12 hours, please seek medical help immediately.
