With these super hot summer days heat rash is common in little ones. Cameron has had a few bouts of it, and I always use the same tried and true remedy that my pediatrician told me when he was just a little guy: a bath with Corn Starch or Baking Soda. Of course, for good measure I usually add both Corn Starch and Baking Soda. By the way, if you are not sure if your little one heat rash call your pediatrician! Fair warning, the google image search for baby heat rash is a little scary.
Here’s a picture of what Cameron’s rash looked like:
Cameron's rash
Baking Soda and Corn Starch Bath - all better!
By the way, this bath remedy is also great when your little one has diaper rash too.
Our vacation is coming soon and it’s made me think of the 5,000 things I need to do to get Cameron prepped and ready to go! It’s also made me think about posts I did last summer which maybe some of my readers might have missed:
Baby Sunscreen Thick and Annoying? Try This! – My favorite sunblock for baby…. check it out!
This is my pick for best baby sunscreen
Hot Baby? Heat Rash? Try a Soothing Bath – A simple home remedy to help deal with heat rash
Swings? Check. Shade? Check. Camel Park – It’s a classic for a reason – Camel Park is small but shady, and great for summer.
Hot Baby in the City – Last summer Cameron was rocking Lucky Wang Kimonos – and I plan to get him more this summer too.
Cute and Cool!
Swim Diapers Get a Second Life – How to reuse your swim diapers, and get more for your money!
Clermont Pool – You MUST go! – It’s not open yet, but once summer is in full swing you have to check out Clermont pool!
Are you ready for the hot days of summer?
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.
