She has a rash.

ksayles · June 2010

DD hasn't been napping well and has been slightly irritable. She has not had a fever higher than 100. I was assuming it was teething.

Last night after her bath, I noticed a few little skin colored bumps on her shoulder. They looked like the little bumps that she occasionally gets on her cheeks when they are dry. They almost feel like goosebumps. I put some extra lotion there thinking it was dry skin.

It was still there today. And now it is scattered on her back and tummy. She isn't itching. It isn't red. I am at a loss. I am actually scared to google b/c googling "rashes" never ends well. I tried to take a pic, but you cannot see anything b/c the bumps are the same color as her skin and they are tiny.

I called her ped, but he doesn't seem concerned. He said if it is still there in the morning to call and we can come in.

PoetSorrow · June 2010

Sounds like Roseola to me. It's generally totally harmless

https://www.mayoclinic.com/health/roseola/DS00452

MelissaMc22 · June 2010

Ditto Roseola. Except DS had 103 degree fever and was so so cranky. Lasted about a week. When the rash broke, he started feeling better.

Good luck!

alicatnj · June 2010

Agree with PPs. A child at DDs daycare just came down with Roseola last week, so we've been keeping an eye out for DD coming down with it. This sounds exactly like what they told us to look for. It's a really common virus, and lots of babies and toddlers get it. Hope your LO feels better soon!

ksayles · June 2010

Thanks ladies!

aajfoster · June 2010

Ditto on PP - pedi said all kids get it at some point, fever and bumps, lasts 3-4 days. Enjoy the snuggles, my LO didn't feel well, and was extra lovey those few days

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