Babies are born with soft and silky-smooth skin. Unfortunately, they can have rashes within days or months of birth. It’s normal for babies to develop rashes from as early as a few days old, as their sensitive skin adapts to a different environment. These rashes are common albeit hideous. Thankfully, it doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort to your baby.
Most rashes are harmless and go away on their own.
The most common rash that babies get is the milk rash. Milk rash is also known as milk spot or ‘milia’. Milk rashes are identified as a reddish rash that might appear on the baby’s skin including eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead, which is a commonly seen reaction in newborns and infants. For older babies, it could be characterized as white pimple-like growths that may appear on the face or shoulders. These tend to get worse before clearing up completely after a few weeks or months.