On Saturday my son developed a bad case of hives (we had my dad babysit him while we went to see Pirates of the Caribbean). We came back and he was COVERED in hives--severe enough that at the time we didn't know what the rash was--it was just one big red blotch. We did take him to the ER and was diagnosed with hives and we were told to give him benadryl. The only thing I can figure is that my dad was working in the yard with fertilizer. Could soil/fertilizer cause a baby to get hives? The area of the hives (around his legs, up the tummy and partial under armpit) is the contact area where my dad carries him (football hold). That's the ONLY thing that changed in the last two months (no dyes, foods, cleansers, etc). Can contact through sweat cause a baby to develop hives like that?
2006-07-31 04:16:22 · 6 answers · asked by Jen-Jen 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Well, it couldn't have been the fertilizer....dad doesn't use any, just natural mulch from the trees already existing in his yard (puts in a mulch pile and decompose on it's own)...damn!
2006-07-31 05:18:44 · update #1
If your dad was working in the yard, it could be the fertilizer or any vegetation that he may have had contact with. If he was pulling weeds, pruning plants, etc. it could be anything.
2006-07-31 04:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your father used a lotion or soap on himself prior to holding your son that had an ill effect with his skin. Hopefully the rash has gone away since this weekend... or maybe the benadryl is giving some relief.
Id have your dad think back to that afternoon and see if he washed his hands using something that he doesnt normally use or something. Or possibly let your son eat something that he might not tell you about (for example maybe he had an ice cream and let him lick at it but didnt mention it).
Good Luck! And remember, rashes happen. Just keep your son comfortable and relax. :)
2006-07-31 06:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by camoprincess32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lil' one had a reaction to something. I would contact the Dr. and tell them of the ER visit and about the Benedryl. They will want to see the baby to make sure all is well. Your lil' one might also have the beginnings of an allergy, especially if you or your husband have them. I'd make an appointment with the Dr.
Good luck!
2006-07-31 06:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by Bug's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, you just prooved it didnt you? some fertilizers are strong enough to burn my hands even. not to mention your infant might have an allergy to the chemicals.
2006-07-31 04:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by Harezichi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to take your baby to the doctor if the benadryl did not help
2006-07-31 04:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your pediatrician and ask a nurse.
2006-07-31 04:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋