She not only drools but tends to stick her tongue out and lick her chin and upper lip. As a result, the whole area is red and irritated. Looks like little red bumps. Can I put anything on it? It not only looks bad, but I can't imagine it feels very good for her either. she's 8 months old.
2006-12-10 12:52:26 · 15 answers · asked by morenadancer 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I'd also wait until she's sleeping (naps too) and apply vaseline. Try to keep her drooly face as dry as possible throughout the day by patting, not wiping her face. At bathing, just a warm cloth for her face avoiding ALL soaps, baby or not. I've been through this with my 2 older daughters and already with my 4 month old, I worry too that it probably stings for them!! Good luck, atleast the drooling will probably stop when she's done teething!!
2006-12-10 13:08:20 · answer #1 · answered by helpmeplease 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, about the rash, put some lotion on her rash areas. I would suggest that she's not teething just yet. But bring her to the doctors if you think she's teething. Maybe get a teething-ring. You could put a napkin around her neck under the bib, or a towel under the bib. Or just wipe it off. I hope this helped. I really do.
2016-03-29 02:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Ped. also reccomended Aquaphor, you can get it at Walmart or somewhere like that. I got a bunch of samples at the Dr. Aquaphor is kind of expensive but a little goes a long way. It's also good for dry patches. Just make sure you pat the skin dry before you apply anything (Vaseline, I have heard will work as well and it's cheaper so I would try that first!).
2006-12-10 14:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by cj2004 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree that Aquifer is the best. Dermatologists will really recommend this because it creates an occlusive barrier. However, try to take her pacifier away after she has fallen deeply asleep and try to use it for her when she sleeps and needs it only. Also wash her pacifiers daily (in the dishwasher is fine) because the moisture/bacteria buildup that these cause could also contribute to the red.
2006-12-10 13:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by smartygirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only problem with Vaseline is the is a petroleum based product and isn't supposed to be ingested. My daughter is doing the same thing and it was reccommended to me to use LANOLIN ointment. This is the ointment you use on your nipples when breastfeeding. It IS safe for ingestion as you don't have to remove it from your nipples before breastfeeding.
Good luck!
2006-12-10 17:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard mostly of poeple using vaseline. It creates a barrier between the skin and the moisture. Good luck!
2006-12-10 13:06:41 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥♥♥♥calimama♥♥♥♥♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah my daughter is 7 months and has the same problem Aquaphor is the best....but it is also so expensive!! Vaseline has worked for us too without the great expense. We switch back and forth.
2006-12-10 13:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by Tetsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use penanten cream on my daughters hands when they get red from drool. Don't know how it tastes. But you can try putting it on when she's going to bed.
2006-12-10 13:01:18 · answer #8 · answered by care_bear1108 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put vaseline on it when she goes to sleep. I have to do that to my 8 year old. LOL. It works. He's usually all cleared up the next morning.
2006-12-10 12:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by zil28ennov 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vasoline works best. Also, if it starts to get on the chest just keep a bib there to prevent further irritation
2006-12-10 14:05:36 · answer #10 · answered by a_soldiers_angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋