A baby’s skin is extremely sensitive, so even the slightest irritation can cause it to flare up. If you have a baby in your home, you are likely already aware that they are constantly encountering germs and dirt from everything around them.
Even so, this doesn’t make it any easier when your baby develops a rash. However, as with most things in life, there is always an answer. And yes, you can treat a baby’s skin rashes naturally at home if you know what to do and what not to do. Although some natural remedies may not help every case, rest assured that others will definitely have the desired effect.
When your baby develops a skin rash, you may wonder what it means, and how to treat it. After all, your baby’s little and they can’t help getting rashes. Unless you notice the signs of a skin rash before they appear on your baby’s body or start crying in pain after they appear, they might not even be aware of their appearance until others mention it.
If your baby develops a skin rash, look out for the following symptoms: Redness around the area that’s affected by the rash (in contrast to redness in general; if there are blisters or lesions elsewhere on your baby’s body as well). The redness may be more intense at night.
Streaks of pus-like fluid from pimples or other small pustules near the site of the rash that worsens with scratching. A large area of an affected area turning white; this is known as secondary necrosis because it happens due to damage to blood supply caused by a skin rash.
The appearance of these symptoms could be warning signs that indicate a need for medical attention that is, if you don’t ignore them altogether! Here are some natural home remedies that can help soothe your infant’s irritated skin and prevent further outbreaks:
1). Don’t use harsh soaps
Using harsh soaps (e.g. menthol soaps, baby shower soaps, etc.) can irritate your baby’s skin and lead to outbreaks. When you notice an outbreak, stop using the soap and use milder soaps instead.
Another reason to avoid harsh soaps is that they often contain chemicals that can harm your baby’s developing nervous system, making rashes and other illnesses worse.
2). Stay away from irritating substances
Irritating substances like scented products, scented detergents, scented cleaning agents, scented oils, scented soaps, scented lotions, scented baby wipes, scented shampoos, and scented bath additives can worsen skin rashes.
If your baby develops a skin rash, look out for the following symptoms: Redness around the area that’s affected by the rash (in contrast to redness in general; if there are blisters or lesions elsewhere on your baby’s body as well). The redness may be more intense at night.
Streaks of pus-like fluid from pimples or other small pustules near the site of the rash that worsens with scratching. A large area of an affected area turning white; this is known as secondary necrosis because it happens due to damage to blood supply caused by a skin rash.
The appearance of these symptoms could be warning signs that indicate a need for medical attention—that is, if you don’t ignore them altogether! Here are some natural home remedies that can help soothe your infant’s irritated skin and prevent further outbreaks:
3). Chilled spoons and fomentations
A spoonful of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice mixed with a tablespoon of water can help soothe your baby’s irritated skin. You can also mix 2 tsp. of honey and a drop of lavender or rose oil with water and apply on your baby’s skin.
Chilled spoons and fomentations can soothe and cool your baby’s skin; they can also reduce inflammation and help prevent secondary bacterial infections. Generally, experts recommend that you put a spoonful of medicinal honey (e.g. golden, clover, or alfalfa) on a clean spoon and place the spoon in a bowl of ice water. Next, gently rub the honey spoon on your baby’s skin to soothe it and calm him down.
4). Sand baths and mobiles
A warm bath can comfort your baby. If your baby has a skin rash, avoid using soap while bathing him as it can worsen his rash. For soothing your baby’s skin and preventing further outbreaks, you can create a sand bath by filling a basin-sized container with 1/2 cup of sand and 1/2 cup of warm water.
Alternatively, you can also use a cotton ball dampened with warm water to create a sand pack on your baby’s skin. A mobile or a wind chime can act as an environmental sound vibration therapy that can soothe your baby’s skin and prevent further outbreaks. You can also play classical music, nature sounds, or white noise files on an mp3 player and keep it close to your baby.
5). Use olive oil or coconut oil at night time
If your baby gets a skin rash, try applying olive oil or coconut oil at night. These oils can help soothe your baby’s skin and prevent further outbreaks. You can also combine 2 drops of tea tree oil with coconut oil or olive oil and apply on your baby’s skin.
These natural oils can prevent bacterial infection and enhance skin health. They also have anti-fungal properties that can prevent yeast infections.
Conclusion
If your baby gets a skin rash, don’t panic—you can treat it with natural home remedies. The key is to keep your baby hydrated and lightly covered while avoiding irritating substances.
Take care not to scratch your baby’s skin and don’t scratch it yourself—that can easily make things worse. You can also try calming bath additives like lavender essential oil, sandalwood essential oil, or coconut oil.
Also create a soothing sand bath or a sand pack by mixing 1/2 cup of sand and 1/2 cup of warm water. You can also use a mobile or a wind chime to create environmental sound vibration therapy that can soothe your baby’s skin and prevent further outbreaks.