{"id":6150,"date":"2019-05-31T20:30:40","date_gmt":"2019-06-01T03:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=6150"},"modified":"2019-06-06T12:31:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-06T19:31:39","slug":"how-to-naturally-soothe-treat-babys-teething-rash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/how-to-naturally-soothe-treat-babys-teething-rash\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Naturally Soothe & Treat Baby\u2019s Teething Rash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Teething is a difficult time for both babies and their parents.<\/strong> Your baby will cry, be irritable and downright miserable at all sometimes. As if all of that is not enough, your baby will also drool plenty which will cause some uncomfortable rashes<\/strong> on their face and possibly even on their bums.<\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t mean that you are a bad parent or not taking good care of their hygiene – in fact, this is completely normal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The teething will stop and your baby will go back to being that cute bundle of joy. In the meantime, learn how to help<\/strong> them get some much needed relief.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

How to Treat Teething Rash<\/h3>\n

Drooling is often an inevitable side effect<\/strong> of teething. It can also be an inevitable part of being a baby, unrelated to the teething process. While drool may be caught with a bib & wiping, prolonged exposure to drool can lead to skin rashes.<\/p>\n

Why does this happen?<\/p>\n

Well, the presence of saliva on your baby\u2019s skin can cause irritation<\/strong>. It often appears:<\/p>\n

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  • Around the mouth\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Cheeks<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Neck<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Chest<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A drool rash appears as a flat or raised patch of red skin with bumps.<\/strong> It can look chapped or dry too. It can happen because of the drooling caused by teething and it can also happen because of the use of a pacifier or if there\u2019s food around your baby\u2019s mouth for too long. It's common<\/strong> in early babies too, since they don't know how to control saliva and mouth functions.<\/p>\n

    Preventing it is often very difficult. For one, your baby will probably drool a lot and you can\u2019t always wipe it away quickly. But, you can try and wipe every time you notice<\/strong> that the area around your baby\u2019s mouth or neck is wet. A quick wipe while you're changing baby's diaper is a good way to stay on top of it.<\/p>\n

    Keep their skin clean and dry. Use a bib if they often drool enough to make their shirt damp. Change bibs often too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    But if the rash happens, here are some things that you can do:<\/p>\n

    Gently wash the rash areas twice a day<\/strong> with warm water and mild baby soap and pat it dry gently too.<\/p>\n

    Apply a thin coat of any ointment<\/strong> that you like, whether natural or store-bought<\/p>\n

    During bathing, use a mild baby wash without any scents.<\/strong> If you use lotion<\/strong> after, it should be gentle as well but use it only on your baby\u2019s body<\/strong>, not the rash area.<\/p>\n

    Reduce irritants while your baby has a rash. Switch to fragrance-free detergents<\/strong> for your baby\u2019s clothes. Avoid wearing perfumes or scented lotions.<\/p>\n

    Offer something cold for your baby to suck on because it can mildly numb the irritation<\/strong> of your baby\u2019s gums. Don\u2019t worry if they don\u2019t accept the first thing you offer. Try with different things like teething rings, washcloths or even their favorite plush toys, if that\u2019s what they\u2019ve been chewing on so far.<\/p>\n

    In most cases, you won\u2019t have to go to the doctor for this. However, it\u2019s best to consult a professional<\/strong> if:<\/p>\n