Baby's little worries

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY BABY GETS SUNBURNT?

He has red cheeks from playing at the water's edge, even if he is well creamed, your baby can be affected by the rays reflected on the sand.

As soon as you notice his red cheeks, put him in the shade and refresh his skin with a spray of Avène fresh water, followed by a greasy cream.

Give him paracetamol to ease the pain. The following days, spread a cream with a maximum protection factor, and prefer a hat with large edges, glasses and a T-shirt.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY BABY'S BOTTOM IS RED?

Rubbing of the layer, maceration, changes too much spaced out, infection (ORL, gastro...), and it is the erythema diaper. What should we do?

We change him as often as possible after washing him with warm water without rubbing, and drying the little folds carefully.

But no potentially irritating and allergenic wipes when the skin is fragile. If you can, leave it bare.

And apply a cream that protects and repairs (Iprad Saforelle pediatric milk cream).

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN MY BABY HAS LITTLE PINK SPOTS?

He has small pink spots.

What we call "heat pimples" is in fact the appearance that the skin glands, which are very busy in summer, take on when they have difficulty secreting sebum and sweat. What to do?

Dress it in light-coloured, loose-fitting cotton clothing.

We wash him with gentle products (pH 4-6), in order to preserve the hydro lipidic film, the natural protector of his skin.

Take him out at the coolest times of the day, protected by an umbrella or sunshade.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY BABY HAS "TOAD" SKIN?

He has toad skin. Patches, then the skin that cracks and "scratches" on the cheeks, stomach ... It is probably eczema. What should we do?

If the skin is dry, relieve the itching with an emollient and moisturizing cream (Avène, La Roche-Posay...).

If the skin is oozing, first dry it with lotions.

If the eczema persists and spreads, it is probably allergic. In this case, you should find out what it is and consult a dermatologist immediately.