What should I do if my baby gets prickly heat?

In summer, babies will get prickly heat, which is a common disease. When they get prickly heat, babies will feel very itchy and uncomfortable, which may cause them to suffer from insomnia. This will seriously affect the baby's growth and development. So what should we parents pay attention to in our daily lives! The first thing we need to know is how to relieve your baby's pain.

1. If the prickly heat grows on the baby's head or neck, you should cut the baby's hair short or change the hairstyle. Don't leave too much hair where the prickly heat grows. If there is prickly heat on the forehead, you should comb the hair back as soon as possible and don't leave bangs. Also, babies' nails should be trimmed regularly to prevent them from scratching their skin, which may cause skin injuries and infections.

2. If your baby's prickly heat grows on his body, you should bathe him frequently, especially in summer, it is okay to bathe him twice a day. You should also change wet clothes in time and keep your skin dry to relieve itching.

3. When bathing your baby, the water should not be too hot or too cold. Although hot water can relieve itching and the baby will feel more comfortable, the baby will feel uncomfortable after bathing because the water temperature is too high and it will irritate the skin. Try not to use soap when taking a bath, just add a few drops of toilet water. You should also avoid using it on areas that are used to wipe prickly heat to prevent infection from abrasions.

4. Wear light and soft clothes. The best choice is pure cotton clothes, which can reduce friction on the skin.

5. Don’t let your baby play in the sun. If your baby sweats, wipe off the sweat in time.

So, how should we prevent it before our baby gets prickly heat?

Let your baby drink more water, especially cold boiled water, or cool and refreshing water such as mung bean soup. When eating, pay attention to eating light and easily digestible food, and do not eat too greasy or irritating food.

Don't cover your baby with too many clothes or quilts when he/she is sleeping. Try to choose some thin and breathable pajamas. Don't take off your baby's clothes completely before going to bed, as this will easily irritate the baby's skin. When taking your baby out to play, be sure to prepare tools for your baby to cool down.