Anyone dealing with heat rash?

krose0713

LO got heat rash for the first time yesterday and still has it today. She's not at all bothered by it, but nothing much we can do but keep her cool and dry and stay away from lotions. We are supposed to be going to a BBQ today, but now I'm debating it. I think it would be fine if I skip the sunscreen and just make sure she is in the shade all day, but I'm not sure. Would you go?

If you are totally in the dark about heat rash like I was until yesterday, it's caused by pores clogging when babies sweat, and is made worse by lotions and sunscreens. I have a very sweaty baby so it makes sense! I just thought it was caused simply by the baby being too warm.

michelle7482

If you are sure there is going to be a nice, shady place for her, I would go. Dress her lightly, maybe even just a diaper if she's super sweaty.

Meganbryn

Poor girl. I had heat rash a couple weeks ago and it was terrible. Very itchy and stung too. All I know is I avoided the sun like the plague for the few days after I got it. Even the sun shining through the windows in the car made it flare up.

Salemkitty13

When DS had a heat rash the pedi recommended putting a little cornstarch on it. I hope your little one feels better soon.