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Remedies Needed for Newborn Face Rash

Posted By Tamicca (Conyers, Ga) on 10/14/2017

Hi, everyone. My 5 week old newborn has a facial rash, tiny red bumps on both cheeks/lower jaw area. I think it's from briefly taking her out in the sun a few days ago. It was a pretty hot day. Does anyone know what I can use to heal it? I have an aloe vera plant that I've used on myself and my older children for skin issues, but my 2 year old is sensitive to it so I am a little hesitant about using it on my newborn. Thanks so much. Be blessed
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Replied by Mama To Many (Tn) on 10/14/2017

Dear Tamicca,

It may be coincidence with the sun exposure. It is very common for babies to get a face rash as you describe at 4-5 weeks. Many of my babies did. My babies' rashes general got better if I avoided dairy for a while.

I would be careful about what to use to treat it topically, whatever it is. Baby skin is so delicate.

I usually wash baby's face with just plain water.

A calendula salve may help if you can find one with few ingredients. (Ideally, olive oil, beeswax and calendula.)

Organic coconut oil may help, but test a small area first to make sure it suits.

Breastmilk can be used on baby skin and may be helpful.

I think you are wise to hold off on aloe since your 2 year old is sensitive to it.

Hopefully this will pass soon.

Enjoy that sweet baby! :)

~Mama to Many~

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Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/15/2017

Tamicca, a rash on a newborn's face can be from acidity. A new mother was drinking lots of orange juice at first, and the baby got just such a rash, which disappeared once she started drinking water and herbal teas instead.
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Replied by Tamicca (Conyers, Ga) on 10/14/2017

Great advice! Thank you! 😃
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