A baby who is six or seven months old is in the stage of teething. Once the baby grows teeth, the gums will feel itchy, and the baby will always use small hands or food to grind the gums, which will stimulate the secretion of saliva in the baby's mouth. Therefore, babies who are in the stage of teething often drool, and their skin is relatively delicate. Under the stimulation of saliva, they are prone to develop a saliva rash. So what should babies do if they develop a saliva rash?
If the baby's saliva rash is not particularly serious, parents do not need to treat it with medication. They should be more careful and use a cotton cloth to wipe off the saliva on the baby's chin in a timely manner. When wiping the baby's saliva, mothers should be careful not to rub the cloth back and forth on the skin, but gently dip it to wipe, because rubbing can also stimulate the baby's skin, causing it to turn red and easily cause damage. If the skin is broken, it will actually aggravate the irritation of saliva on the skin.
You can also go to the mother and baby product store to purchase some baby specific skincare products. Usually, apply baby specific skincare products to areas such as the baby's chin and neck that are prone to saliva. These skincare products can isolate and protect the skin. If the symptoms are severe, you can apply some ointment to the baby to relieve discomfort. If ointment is used, you must first take the baby to the hospital, undergo a doctor's examination, and then take the medication under the doctor's advice.
