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Is anything more perfect than your baby's skin?
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Expert Q&A:
What should I do about the light spots on my baby's face?

My 5-month-old son has light spots on his forehead and on his eyebrows. What can I put on them to get his colour back?
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Expert Q&A:
Why does my 5-month-old son get reddened skin around his penis?

My 5-month-old son often gets reddened skin around the base of his penis. We put Vaseline or Neosporin on and around his penis at each nappy change and we do change him often (every hour to hour and a half). What could be the cause of this and how can we prevent it?
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What causes dry, irritated red spots on my baby's skin?

My 10-month-old gets dry, irritated red spots on his skin that often seem to recur in the same places - cheeks, back and legs. They seem worse in winter. What causes this and what can I do?
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Is it safe to use hydrocortisone on my baby's skin for a long time?

My 5-month-old son has red scaly patches on his face and behind his ears and knees. His GP said to use hydrocortisone cream and oatmeal cream. Is it safe to use the hydrocortisone over a long period of time? It has been about six weeks and if I stop using it, the rash returns immediately.
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What causes a newborn's skin to peel?

My brand-new baby's skin is peeling. It looks as if he's got bad sunburn. What causes this?
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Expert Q&A:
Could my baby have an eye infection if she has eye discharges?

My baby recently turned 5 weeks old and started having a discharge from her left eye. The doctor said that her tear duct is closed, which does not make any sense because I gently wipe the flow and/or build-up of crusty stuff along her eyelash area. Could this be an eye infection or something else?
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Expert Q&A:
What is the best ointment for diaper rash?

What is the best ointment for nappy rash? I've been using several different types of ointment, but my daughter still breaks out in a rash.
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What is the recommended method for cleaning the ears of infants?

What is the recommended method for cleaning the ears of infants and then toddlers? Can you offer any other hygiene-related information or suggestions?
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Expert Q&A:
What causes the dry, flaky skin on my newborn's face?

Over the past few weeks, my 11-week-old's face has developed dry, flaky skin, which is now peeling off like fish scales and sometimes turns red. I've tried Eucerin and Keri lotion, which irritated it, and am now using a baby lotion mixed with a cortisone (5 per cent) cream, but it won't go away.
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Slippery when wet!

Your baby's first bath is a real milestone.
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Expert Q&A:
What can I do to treat diaper rash?

What can I do to treat nappy rash? And is there any way to prevent it in the first place?
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Expert Q&A:
What can I use to relieve my baby's sunburn?

My 8-week-old daughter is sunburnt on her face. What can I use to relieve the pain and speed healing?
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What can I do about my baby's allergy to nickel?

My 5-month-old baby is allergic to the nickel in the fasteners on most of his clothes. Is this common in babies? What can I do to keep him from breaking out in a rash every time his skin comes into contact with the fasteners?
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Expert Q&A:
What can I put on my baby's dry face, which cracked from drooling?

My 4-month-old-daughter is dribbling like crazy, which is making her face chapped. What can I put on her face so it won't be so dry and cracked?
Read What can I put on my baby's dry face, which cracked from drooling?

Expert Q&A:
Why does my baby keep having diaper rash when we bath him every night?

My 11-month-old son keeps getting nappy rash even though we give him a bath every night. We use Desitin nappy rash cream and Pampers nappies. What could be the problem?
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Nice and easy does it

Changing your baby's nappy can sometimes seem like a never-ending job.
Read Nice and easy does it

Expert Q&A:
What is a skin tag?

My doctor says that my week-old baby has a skin tag near her left ear. It is a little bump on the outside of her ear. The doctor says it is nothing to worry about. What is a skin tag and what causes it?
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Expert Q&A:
At what age is it safe to use suntan lotion and at what SPF level?

At what age is it safe to use suntan lotion and what SPF should it be? I have a 3-month-old infant with fair skin and I would like to be especially safe with her skin even though we avoid the sun as much as possible.
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Expert Q&A:
What should I do to make my newborn's umbilical cord fall off?

My son is 5 1/2 weeks old and his umbilical cord still hasn't fallen off. I have used rubbing alcohol on it every nappy change. The top part dried up and fell off, but there is still a little stump left. What should I do?
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What can I do to make sure the whole family doesn't get pink eye?

My 1 1/2-year-old has just come down with pink eye. His eyes are really red and have a yellow crust around them. The doctor said to give his eye drops to my 3-year-old to prevent him from getting it too. I was careful not to touch the eyedropper when administering the drops but my 3-year-old came down with it anyway. Are there any precautions I can take to make sure the rest of us don't get it?
Read What can I do to make sure the whole family doesn't get pink eye?

Expert Q&A:
What type of birthmark are mongolian spots?

My baby girl has mongolian spots on her buttocks, back and shoulders. What type of birthmark are they and will they go away?
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Expert Q&A:
Why is my baby scratching her head a lot?

My 9-month-old daughter has been scratching her head a lot for the last month. I haven't cut her hair, don't use a baby shampoo everyday and don't put any oil or lotion on her head. Please help.
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Expert Q&A:
Do strawberry birthmarks always disappear?

My baby has big birthmarks (strawberries) on his nose and forehead and above his right eye. He is almost 3 months old now, but I don't see much improvement. Do they always disappear?
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My daughter has eczema. What can I do to relieve her discomfort?

My daughter has eczema. What can I do to relieve her discomfort?
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Can I bathe my 5-month-old every day without drying out her skin?

My daughter is 5 months old. I have heard that bathing her every day with baby soap will dry out her skin. Is this true?
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Expert Q&A:
My 5-month-old has a small brown patch on his face -is it a birthmark?

When my son was 5 months old, a small light brown patch appeared on his face. The doctor says it is a birthmark and is likely to darken. I find it strange that a birthmark appeared after five months. Please explain and advise how I can ensure that the birthmark does not darken too much.
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Expert Q&A:
What can I do to help my newborn's acne go away?

My 5-week-old infant has acne all over his cheeks. It first appeared when he was 1 week old, and does not show signs of improving. Our GP said it will go away in time. We're washing his face lightly each morning with a flannel and water, and he is wearing mittens. What else can we do?
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Expert Q&A:
Will the scar on my baby's face ever disappear?

My baby's face was scarred when she hurt herself on her childminder's fingernail at the age of 10 weeks. She is now 5 months old and the scar hasn't faded. Will it ever fade completely? Will she need plastic surgery?
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What do I put on my son's skin which is dry, scaly, red, and crusty?

My 3 1/2-month-old son had acne on his face as an infant, which has since cleared up, but now he has a rash on his shoulders, neck, arms, stomach and legs. My son's skin is awful to touch - it's dry, scaly, red, and crusty - and he scratches by rubbing against things.
Read What do I put on my son's skin which is dry, scaly, red, and crusty?

Expert Q&A:
Can the gel in the disposable diapers cause yeast infections?

When my 4-year-old daughter was an infant she had frequent yeast infections. Could they have been caused by the gel in disposable nappies? I'm expecting and concerned about having this problem again.
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Expert Q&A:
How can I treat my 5 1/2-month-old's cradle cap?

My 5 1/2-month-old daughter has cradle cap on the sides of her face. She no longer has it on her scalp. Her GP confirmed that the sides of her face have cradle cap. He suggested washing it with the rough end of a flannel with a gentle, moisturising soap. I have done so for months, and she still has it on her face. The doctor advises that there is no prescription to help this condition. I am desperate to clear this up. Please help.
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How should I treat the fungal infection on my baby's scalp?

I have just found out that my 5 1/2-month-old infant has a fungal infection on his cradle cap. Is this normal and should I continue to treat it as I would cradle cap?
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Cord care and tummy buttons

The cord that kept your baby nourished in the womb is now a little stump.
Read Cord care and tummy buttons

Expert Q&A:
Is it normal for my baby to have body odor?

My daughter is 10 months old. She has body odour. Is this normal? I thought you had to have hormones to smell sweaty.
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Expert Q&A:
What exactly are "stork bites?"

What exactly are "stork bites"? Our little girl has them on the back of her neck, and our GP hasn't given us a clear answer.
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Expert Q&A:
What causes thrush?

What causes thrush? My 4 1/2-month-old has had it twice now, and I am breastfeeding.
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Expert Q&A:
How do I help my son's impetigo?

My son has impetigo, I am sure of it. How did he get this? I have taken him to the doctor three times now, and nothing seems to help. The doctor has tried two different creams. Help! It hurts him so much.
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Expert Q&A:
How can I get rid of my baby's cradle cap?

I have a 4-month-old and I can't get rid of his cradle cap. I've tried scrubbing and brushing as well as lotion and baby oil. It always comes straight back. What will get rid of it once and for all?
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Expert Q&A:
Should I be concerned about white spots on my baby's chest?

My daughter is 6 months old. Two days ago, I noticed white spots on her chest. Is this something I should be concerned about? A friend of mine mentioned her baby has the same condition, but it's on her daughter's face. She said it started out as one or two spots on her face, and now it has spread. We're both from East Africa (Ethiopia). Please help.
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Expert Q&A:
What should we put on our baby's dried-out thumbs from thumb-sucking?

My 6-month-old girl is a thumb-sucker, especially when she's about to nap or sleep for the night. Lately she has developed severely dry skin and a rash on her chin and both of her thumbs. I've been using cortisone, but it doesn't seem to help. She won't take a dummy.
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Expert Q&A:
Can I put moisturizer on my baby's lips to prevent chapping?

My baby has very dry, chapped lips. Can I put Vaseline or some other moisturiser on her lips to prevent chapping?
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How can I prevent my baby's forehead from scarring after having stitches?

My 7-month-old fell and hit his forehead. He needed three stitches. Now that the stitches have been removed, what can I do to prevent a scar?
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Expert Q&A:
What type of oil should I use to give my newborn a massage?

I would like to give my newborn a massage, as I've heard it would be good for her. What type of oil should I use?
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Expert Q&A:
Could my son be sucking too hard on his pacifier?

My son has a light-coloured ring around his mouth. When he has his dummy in, it covers the discoloration perfectly. I'm concerned about how I can get his normal skin colour to return. There doesn't appear to be any discomfort or redness, and his skin is smooth to the touch. Could it be that he's sucking too hard?
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What should I do about my son's red, scaly rash on his neck?

My 9-month-old son often gets a red, scaly rash on his neck and behind his ears. My husband says it's because he's too fat (he does have several chins). What should I do about it?
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Spots on the bot

Any baby who wears nappies - and what baby doesn't - is prone to nappy rash.
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Expert Q&A:
What is the rash on my 2-month-old's face?

My 2-month-old had baby acne early on, but it disappeared for a week or so. Now it is back and looks different, like a rash. I wash it with water every day as I was told to for acne, but it doesn't go away. It looks fine at night and first thing in the morning, but gets bad in the afternoon. What is it, and what should I do for it?
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Expert Q&A:
What can I do to clear up my newborn's complexion?

My 3-month-old boy has what looks like blackheads on his face. What can I do to clear up his complexion?
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Expert Q&A:
Why is my newborn's tongue sticky and white?

My 10-week-old baby's tongue is very sticky and white, and she also has white patches inside her mouth. Can you tell me what this is?
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Expert Q&A:
Is it normal for my baby's hands and feet to peel?

My 5-month-old son's hands and feet are peeling. They did this when he was about 3 weeks old. I'm wondering if it's normal that they are peeling again.
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Newborn | Hygiene & skincare

Baby Skincare

Expert Q&A: What should I do about the light spots on my baby's face?

Expert Q&A: Why does my 5-month-old son get reddened skin around his penis?

Expert Q&A: What causes dry, irritated red spots on my baby's skin?

Expert Q&A: Is it safe to use hydrocortisone on my baby's skin for a long time?

Expert Q&A: What causes a newborn's skin to peel?

Expert Q&A: Could my baby have an eye infection if she has eye discharges?

Expert Q&A: What is the best ointment for diaper rash?

Expert Q&A: What is the recommended method for cleaning the ears of infants?

Expert Q&A: What causes the dry, flaky skin on my newborn's face?

Slippery when wet!

Expert Q&A: What can I do to treat diaper rash?

Expert Q&A: What can I use to relieve my baby's sunburn?

Expert Q&A: What can I do about my baby's allergy to nickel?

Expert Q&A: What can I put on my baby's dry face, which cracked from drooling?

Expert Q&A: Why does my baby keep having diaper rash when we bath him every night?

Nice and easy does it

Expert Q&A: What is a skin tag?

Expert Q&A: At what age is it safe to use suntan lotion and at what SPF level?

Expert Q&A: What should I do to make my newborn's umbilical cord fall off?

Expert Q&A: What can I do to make sure the whole family doesn't get pink eye?

Expert Q&A: What type of birthmark are mongolian spots?

Expert Q&A: Why is my baby scratching her head a lot?

Expert Q&A: Do strawberry birthmarks always disappear?

Expert Q&A: My daughter has eczema. What can I do to relieve her discomfort?

Expert Q&A: Can I bathe my 5-month-old every day without drying out her skin?

Expert Q&A: My 5-month-old has a small brown patch on his face -is it a birthmark?

Expert Q&A: What can I do to help my newborn's acne go away?

Expert Q&A: Will the scar on my baby's face ever disappear?

Expert Q&A: What do I put on my son's skin which is dry, scaly, red, and crusty?

Expert Q&A: Can the gel in the disposable diapers cause yeast infections?

Expert Q&A: How can I treat my 5 1/2-month-old's cradle cap?

Expert Q&A: How should I treat the fungal infection on my baby's scalp?