Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
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Drooling Rash
Most babies have a rash on the chin or cheeks that comes and
goes. Often this rash is caused by contact with food and
acid that has been spit up from the stomach. Rinsing your
baby's face with water after all feedings can help.
Sleeping on the back also can reduce the frequency of face
rashes.
Other temporary rashes on the face are heat rashes in areas
held against the mother's skin during nursing (especially in
the summertime). Change your baby's position more frequently
and put a cool washcloth on the area that has a rash.
No baby has perfect skin. The babies in advertisements wear
makeup.
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