A baby’s skin is soft — but it’s not always unblemished! Most of the bumps and red spots aren’t anything to be worried about and will go away. White bumps on the nose, chin, or cheeks are very common. So is baby acne. Both usually clear up on their own. And red spots on your baby’s belly that look like bites are also pretty common and go away in a week or two. A red, pimply rash in neck folds or behind the ears — places where skin is moist — could be prickly heat. It even has a coarse, sandpaper feel. Wash the skin gently with plain cool water and pat — don’t rub — dry. If you are worried about any rash or if your child is sick or has a fever, call your pediatrician. It’s always better to be safe than sorry!
What causes cradle cap?
No one knows for sure what causes cradle cap — flaky skin that looks like dandruff or yellow, crusty patches on a baby’s head. But many newborns have it. It may also show up on a baby’s ears, eyebrows, eyelids, or even underarms. It’s not contagious and probably won’t bother your little one. If it bothers you, you can gently massage your baby’s scalp with your fingers, shampoo more often (be sure to rinse away all shampoo), and brush your baby’s scalp with a very soft brush.
Recommendation :
• Use PUREBB shampoo and baby hair lotion that moisturize and nourishes the scalp.
• Apply Olive oil on the baby’s scalp, an hour before bath time.
