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luvboston

My dad and mom were babysitting.
My mom drew a bath and left for a sec to get her glasses. She told my dad to watch LO. Well my dad plunked LO in the tub without checking and the water was so hot my mom couldn't even get in herself comfortably. My mom pulled her out but her legs are very red. Would you put cetaphil moisturizer on them or something else?

kmc84

Oh poor babe!  Definitely lay cool washcloths on any skin that is red.  I would wait a little while before moisturizing, but yes, Cetaphil would be good after her skin cools down. Try and get a little extra fluid in her if you can, preferably water.

How long has her skin been red at this point?

luvboston

kmc84 said:

Oh poor babe!  Definitely lay cool washcloths on any skin that is red.  I would wait a little while before moisturizing, but yes, Cetaphil would be good after her skin cools down. Try and get a little extra fluid in her if you can, preferably water.

How long has her skin been red at this point?

2 hours

kmc84

Does she seem uncomfortable?  You could give her Motrin to help with swelling/pain if you think she needs it.

Moisturize lightly before bed and put her in loose cotton pj's so her skin can breath.

luvboston

She's def not in pain

kmc84

That's a very good sign!  Hopefully she looks back to normal in the morning.  If her skin is still red in the morning, or she shows any signs of peeling skin or discomfort, it might be a good idea to get her ped to look at her, but it sounds like she will be just fine.  Poor thing!

I was actually going to ask you how everyone was feeling!  I'm hoping all the illness has left your house and that LO is feeling well (aside from being a bit red!)