How Do You Prevent Baby Heat Rash?
As the season gets hotter, taking some steps to ensure your baby’s comfort are easy and can help avoid “prickly heat” rash Heat rash is worst against the skin that can’t breathe, so always make sure your child’s clothing is loose and not too warm. Long sleeves and pant legs aren’t necessary in the summer and most of the time, you can get away with not having socks (which will help reduce your child’s temperature overall). Whenever possible, keep your child in the shade or shaded by a light blanket or something similar. This will help keep your child cool and avoid being uncomfortable and sweating too much. Try hard not to use too much sunscreen or lotion on your baby’s skin. It can clog up their pores and make it hard for them to sweat, which is the leading cause for a heat rash. If you are worried about sunburning, remember that a light blanket over a carseat/stroller can do wonders against the sun. Whenever you have been out or even inside on a particularly hot day, make sure to remo
