What to do if you get prickly heat?

Many children will get prickly heat when it is hot, most often on the chest and back, and some will also appear on the head. Prickly heat is very itchy, causing children to scratch constantly. At this time, many babies' bodies will begin to turn red and very swollen. In severe cases, there may be infection. If you get prickly heat in hot weather, it is important to keep your clothes dry and clean, and clean your skin regularly. Follow the following measures to prevent it and let your baby grow up healthily.

1. Keep your clothes clean and tidy.

Be sure to keep your baby's clothes clean and tidy. It is best to change it every one to two days. This is the only way to ensure the baby's cleanliness. It also prevents babies from developing other skin diseases due to allergies caused by clothes.

2. Dress appropriately and don’t be overprotective.

It is understandable that mothers worry about their babies getting sick. However, it should be noted that dressing your baby must be based on the actual temperature and environment. Don’t wear too many clothes in the hot summer, as this will not be conducive to the baby’s normal sweating and heat dissipation, which will naturally cause prickly heat. Therefore, you must dress appropriately according to the actual situation.

3. Take a bath every day to ensure cleanliness.

The baby needs to be bathed every day. This is because although the baby does not have extensive exercise every day, he will still sweat. Bathing the baby every day is to ensure the baby's cleanliness and to wash away residual sweat stains.

4. Use talcum powder specially made for babies and young children.

Be sure to use baby powder after bathing every day. The main function of talcum powder is to keep the baby's skin moderately dry and avoid heat. It can also protect the skin. This is also the most common measure for mothers to prevent babies from getting prickly heat.