My 10 month old developed a rash this afternoon on his tummy. It's now spread to his back, his shoulders and his neck. It is not on his arms, legs or butt. We are thinking it may be heat rash (it is 114 degrees today), but with him not taking a lot of fluids and not being hungry is making us wonder. There is no fever but he's really fussy. Any ideas?
2006-07-23 12:30:59 · 17 answers · asked by Jen-Jen 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He's also not interested in breastfeeding, but is very happy in the bath!
2006-07-23 12:31:23 · update #1
right now he's eating shaved ice with pedialyte (sp?) mixed in.
The rash is not 'raised' very much, but you can feel it when you touch his skin...it's now spread onto his privates and butt.
2006-07-23 12:43:39 · update #2
From what you've told me, it could very well be heat rash, as the tummy, back, and shoulders are common places for that to develop, and it makes sense in the heat. I can understand why he would not want to breastfeed, given most people don't want to drink something warm when it's hot out. The rash won't hurt him, but it's a good indication that he needs to be kept cooler. Can you get him to drink anything else? Maybe refrigerated breast milk?
2006-07-23 12:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 14:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by briana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him cool and see the doctor. It is probably just a viral infection and there is not really anything they will be able to do except let it run its course or if the rash seems to itch or bother him they can treat the symptoms. Sometimes Strep throat can also come with a rash like you have described called scarletina BUT kids under 2 yrs old rarely get it. Viral infection is the best best (rosiola) but it's better to be safe than sorry so check with your doctor.
2006-07-23 12:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is still there in the morning I'd call the Dr just to ask. Look on line at pictures of heat rash and compare too.
Does he have a fever?
2006-07-23 12:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by turtle43761 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
114? Where do you live??
Yes I agree with the keep him cool, bath, maybe wipe him down when not in a bath, ask your Dr
Sounds like heat rash to me
Remember that the largest organ in your body is your skin-keep him hydrated that way
Hes probably not eating the same reason we dont eat when its that hot--its too hot!
2006-07-23 12:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by bulldog lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What has he eaten today? It may be an allergic reaction to food, like strawberries. My son broke out once like that and it completely freaked me out. I was putting him in the bathtub (he was 2 years old at the time) and noticed the rash mostly on his torso. I thought about what he had eaten that day and it was a reaction to strawberries (I get it too).
2006-07-23 13:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by aliza1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rash is probably heat...to comfort and cool it down, put him into some luckewarm water with some cornstarch.It will soothe the rash,then keep dry,do not use perfumey powders on him...
after he is dry....sprinkle cornstarch on him...While you have him in the tub give him popsicles ..
2006-07-23 12:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he on any medications or have there been any changes in his diet? It could be hives. When my son was 8 months old, he had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic he was taking for an ear infection, and I thought it might be chicken pox. The only way to be certain is to take him to the Dr.
2006-07-23 12:35:06 · answer #8 · answered by HearKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rash can be a number of things. It can be the laundry detergent your using, food, the heat, etc.
You really need to bring him to a doctor.
2006-07-23 15:18:49 · answer #9 · answered by catherine b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if he's ten monthes old and it's the summer then that's kind of usual. if he likes taking baths then make that an every other day to keep him kooled off.so just remember to keep giving him liquids espesially if it's soooooooooo hot out!!!!!!!
2006-07-23 12:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by i♥me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋