I am so scared that my baby will get cold, but I find it
really hard to judge how warm she is and I think I am overdressing
her. Now she has this horrible red, blistery rash in the
folds of her neck. Could it be heat rash?
Newborn babies are prone to get heat rash easily, so it
is likely that is what your baby has. Heat rash is typically
a pink or red rash in the folds of the body that are likely
to get hot first! Try dressing your baby a little cooler
than you have been and see if that makes a difference. Heat
rash should fade within a couple of hours if the baby is
cooled down, and if she seems uncomfortable then a gentle
sponge with tepid water may make her feel better. It is
best not to use any type of cream on heat rash, but if it
persists then a visit to the doctor is a good idea.
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