Sidestep these summer spoilers to keep your day in the sun
fun.Heat Rash Heat can affect your child's skin from her face to
her feet. "Heat rash, also known as miliaria or prickly heat, is
very common when weather is hot and humid," says Dirk M. Elston,
MD, a dermatologist at Geisinger Medical Center, in Danville,
Pennsylvania. When sweat glands become blocked, you may notice
red bumps or pustules, often on the face and arms. But don't
worry: Heat rash isn't serious and usually clears itself up.
Until it does, skip creams or ointments that can plug up pores.
Bathing your baby will help her feel more comfortable. To
prevent a recurrence, keep your child's skin cool during the day
by dressing him in lightweight cotton clothing and taking
frequent breaks from the heat. At night, dress him as warmly or
coolly as you are dressing yourself.Rashes from Swimming A rash
that crops up after your child has been splashing around in a
pool, lake, or ocean can be one of several things: - If little
red bumps appear around h