A little while ago Cameron came down with a rash. Of course, being a first time mom I didn’t know what the rash was, so I brought him into the pediatrician. She told me it was a heat rash and gave me some suggestions for treating it. 1) Put him in light, loose fitting clothing (see, Lucky Wang) 2) Keep him out of the heat and sun as much as possible and 3) Give him a bath with Corn Starch or Baking Soda. Of course, for good measure I added both Corn Starch and Baking Soda to his bath. In a day, he was all better! So – baby got heat rash? Baking Soda and Corn Starch! Not sure if he has heat rash? Call your pediatrician! Fair warning, the google image search for baby heat rash is a little scary!
I took this pic of Cameron’s before I went to the Pediatrician (which was a good idea since his seemed to come and go if he was in the AC or out in the heat)
Cameron's rash
Baking Soda and Corn Starch Bath - all better!
Update: I still use this soothing bath when Cameron has any kind of rash – namely, diaper rash.
