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Congratulations on your new little one! Newborn rashes can be very frustrating to deal with, but thankfully, most of them are nothing to be alarmed about. The most common rash in newborns is neonatal acne. This condition is self-limiting (it goes away on it's own without doing anything to it) and is due to maternal hormones circulating in the baby's system. It is not affected by anything the baby is exposed to and is not related to the mother's diet, even if you are breast feeding. The typical onset is around 2-3 weeks of age and it usually subsides by around 6-8 weeks. Eczema can also cause a facial rash in newborns. While it is also nothing to be overly worried about, if it seems like the rash is getting worse and not better, I would suggest seeing your pediatrician about it. Congratulations again, and best of luck to you!View Thread

I am sorry to hear about your little guy! I agree that this needs to be evaluated by your pediatrician. Hopefully by now, you have had a chance to have his belly button looked at. It is not uncommon for a small portion of the umbilical cord to remain moist (an umbilical granuloma), and this can lead to infections. The symptoms that you are describing certainly sound like this could be the case. Please let us know how he is doing.View Thread

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's never ending diaper rash. That must be so frustrating. While allergies to urine are not heard of, other dermatologic/skin conditions can cause a constant rash in the diaper area, as well as some vitamin deficiencies or contact allergies (to certain diaper or wipes brands). Since it sounds like you have tried numerous things to treat the rash, and since none of them seem to be helping, it might be helpful to visit a pediatric dermatologist. It is certainly possible that she is truly experiencing "just a diaper rash" and not something more complicated, but it would be nice to be able to have some new suggestions for topical creams and regimens to try, even if that is the case. While I cannot recommend specific treatments here, a pediatric dermatologist may be able to. Good luck and keep us posted.View Thread

I am so sorry to hear that your granddaughter is having this problem. What you are describing certainly sounds like it could be acid reflux, especially since it seems to happen hours after she eats and not during a feeding. Regardless of the suspected cause, she is having respiratory difficulty with these episodes, which means that it is definitely time for her to be seen by her pediatrician. Keeping her upright after feedings is a good idea, but I would not recommend trying out different formulas until she has seen her pediatrician. I hope that helps.View Thread

Sweaty feet in an infant by themselves, should not be concerning. If babies noticebly sweat (all over), particularly with feedings, that might be something to let the pediatrician know about. Otherwise, if the baby is gaining weight appropriately and thriving, there is most likely nothing to be concerned about.View Thread

I am so sorry that your little guy is going through a rough time. It is bad enough to have to deal with an ear infection, but not being able to take formula, too? That's tough!! My advice is to hang in there, that it will get better. One of the other mothers (lbcash) mentioned that her child had a hard time with taking formula during an ear infection because it is thicker and causes babies to have to suck harder to get it out of the bottle. This is absolutely true, and I would expect him to be able to tolerate the formula much better, as the ear infection resolves. Keep him hydrated with the Pedialyte, continue to offer the formula first, and keep us updated.View Thread

Teething can be so rough for some babies. Knowing how to soothe the pain can be just as rough for parents! I generally recommend avoiding the teething gels, for a couple of reasons. #1, The relief tends to be temporary and fleeting, similar to those over-the-counter sore throat sprays. #2, Because the relief is only temporary (think in terms of minutes), there is the risk of reapplying to frequently, and believe it or not, these seemingly harmless gels can be extremely dangerous to little ones if applied in large quantities. It can be absorbed into the body through the gums and have serious side effects. Since it is hard to say just how much is too much, and since the benefits are minimal at best, parents are better off trying other methods to treat teething pain: oral pain medications (like acetaminophen or ibuprofen) in weight-appropriate doses), cold teething rings, cold washcloths, etc. Hope that helps!View Thread
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