15 month old has rosy cheeks?

Question

my 15 month old daughter's cheeks have been really rosy today like she put on blush she does not have a fever or anything and she does not have a cold what could it be?

Answer 1

The chances of it being fifth disease is really rare.

My son gets this every year around this time. It's usually from excessive drooling and teething or the cold weather and baby's checks are chapped. In the baby aisle, there is this stuff from Johnson & Johnson. It's a face balm...looks kinda like a deodorant stick. Apply it to her cheeks. It will moisturize them and get rid of the redness.

If she is drooling a lot, it could be from the saliva.

Answer 2

Could be teething.
My son very often has rosy cheeks - sometimes for no reason at all, sometimes when he's just woken up from a nap, most times because he's been active (he's 2 1/2)
If you're worried, take your daughter to the GP. It's better to be safe than sorry and if your GP is any good, they wont mind you bringing her in - a mother's instinct is always good.

Answer 3

It could be "Fifth disease."


What is "fifth disease"?

Fifth disease is a temporary illness caused by a virus known as parvovirus B 19. Fifth disease (also known as "erythema infectiosum" and "slap cheek") is so named because in the pre-vaccination era, it was frequently the "fifth disease" that a child would develop. About 50% of adults have been infected with the virus but do not remember having it because it often does not cause symptoms.

What are the symptoms of fifth disease?

Fifth disease generally occurs in children between 5-15 years of age, but can affect any age group, including adults. It most commonly occurs during the winter and spring. The illness begins with a low-grade fever and malaise (a sense of not feeling well). This is followed by a characteristic bright red rash on the cheeks (the so called "slapped cheeks" rash). Finally, a fine, red, lace-like rash can develop over the rest of the body. This rash may last for 5 days to a week and occasionally comes and goes for up to 3 weeks. The other symptoms are usually gone by the time the rash appears.

While the illness is not serious in children, 80% (4 out of 5) of adults with fifth disease can have joint aches and pains. This arthritis is usually temporary, lasting days to weeks, but may become a long-term problem for months. People with arthritis from fifth disease usually have stiffness in the morning, with redness and swelling of the same joints on both sides of the body (a "symmetrical" arthritis). The joints most commonly involved are the knees, fingers, and wrists.

What are the serious complications of fifth disease?

Rarely, patients have difficulties forming a normal number of white and red blood cells as a result of fifth disease. This complication can be fatal, but is exceedingly rare.

Pregnant women (who have not previously had the illness) should avoid contact with patients who have fifth disease. The fifth disease virus can infect the fetus prior to birth. And, while no birth defects have been reported as a result of fifth disease, it can cause the death of the unborn fetus. The risk of fetal death is 5-10% if the mother becomes infected.

What is the treatment for fifth disease?

The treatment is supportive only. Fluids, acetaminophen, and rest are important. Antibiotics are of no use in the treatment of fifth disease since it is a viral illness. In those with persistent arthritis, antiinflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen can be used.

How is the virus spread and should I be isolated if I have fifth disease?

The virus of fifth disease is spread mostly by droplets. This means that when an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus can be spread. However, once the rash is present, the person is usually no longer infectious and need not be isolated

Answer 4

If she does not have all her teeth then she's teething
both my daughters had rosy cheeks when they were teething ,that's all I can think of.

Answer 5

5ths disease would have been my first thought as well, or teething. My kids get very red rosy cheeks when they are teething.

Answer 6

You should talk to her doctor asap to rule out a virus that is actually called fifth disease or "slap cheek". In the meantime look up info. about it at the baby center website. But PLEASE call her doctor immediately! Better to be safe when it comes to kids....

Answer 7

my sons cheeks get rosey if the tempurature in my house is higher than normal sometimes i don't notice but if hes dressed warmly and the temp is a coule degrees higher thats what it is with him

Answer 8

it could be fifth's disease
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/fifth.html

or if she has eaten alot of carrots or sweet potatoes that can make her cheeks rosy

Answer 9

well my daughters cheeks get like that if they're chapped, or before she gets a fever. try vasaline.

Answer 10

she may have gotton over heated. it will pass.if it dosnt call the doctor tomarrow, no worries unless there is a high fever of 103+