With summer around the corner, we all need to brace ourselves for heat rashes amidst other things that accompany the heat. While heat rashes can be bothersome for adults, kids suffer more. Today, we throw light on the causes of heat rashes in toddlers and a few remedies that can come in handy in treating heat rashes.

Prickly heat rash, also referred as heat rash, is characterized by red and pimply skin eruptions that can appear on your child’s skin due to overheating in hot and humid weather. Therefore, if you notice your child developing a bright red pimply rash over the neck, under-arm area, or near the edges of his underwear or nappy, don’t worry. There’s nothing to panic about! It might be just a simply heat rash.

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Causes of Heat Rash in Toddlers

Heat rash appears like tiny pimples or dots. Generally, heat rash in toddlers occurs in areas like neck, head, and shoulders. The areas affected by rash can get irritated by scratching or clothing.

To talk about causes of heat rash in toddlers, it occurs for the following reasons.

• Layering

Sometimes, parents dress up the baby too warmly. But, heat-rash can happen to any baby during hot weather. Therefore, try to dress your baby in comfortable clothing, just as an adult would dress up to be comfortable at a specific temperature.

• Fever

Fever is not an exact cause of heat rash among toddlers. However, it can be a trigger for the problem. Fever usually occurs as a result of infections from different virus or bacteria of various kinds. This fever causes pain ad thus rash and redness on the skin. Therefore, it becomes important to treat the cause of the problem and not only the resulting consequences that appear to be more serious actually.

• Exposure to heat

Sometimes, excessive exposure to heat from the sun can also be a cause for heat rash in toddlers. Therefore, try to keep your child covered in cool clothes during hot weather or when stepping out in the sun.

Remedies for Heat Rash

There are numerous over the counter commercial products available to treat heat rash in toddlers. However, nothing treats better than nature. Here are some natural remedies to treat prickly heat in toddlers.

• Cucumber

Cucumbers are considered great for summer, not just to eat, but to cool the skin as well. Just place a thin slice of cucumber over the affected areas. However, if they keep falling off, grind them to prepare a puree and apply over the skin for a cooling effect.

• Neem Leaves

Neem leaves have been used since ages to treat a wide range of skin ailments. Surprisingly, they are equally effective for heat rash. Prepare a paste by grinding some Neem leaves. Apply this paste over the affected areas and leave it to work for about 15 minutes. Wipe off with a damp cloth. However, make sure to do a patch test before applying this remedy to avoid any allergic reactions.

• Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera contains anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, thus making it perfect for heat rash. Prepare some aloe Vera gel at home using aloe leaves. Apply this gel over the affected areas. Let it work for about twenty minutes. Wipe it off with a soft towel.

• Cool Water

During summer, it is common for overhead tanks to get overheated. Therefore, make sure that your child uses cool water to bathe. However, it need not be cold. It is also recommended to bathe your child multiple times a day to treat heat rash. This helps the body to cool faster and the rash also subsides.

• Apply Ice Cubes

To provide instant relief from heat rash to your child, make an “ice pouch” by putting some ice in a cloth. Press it gently over the affected areas. However, don’t leave it for long duration over the skin. Leave it for a duration that is just enough to cool the affected areas.

• Fuller’s Earth

Mulatni mitti, also known as fuller’s earth, is one of the best remedies to treat heat rash, not only in adults but in kids as well. It is completely safe to use and doesn’t pose any side effects on the skin. It contains antiseptic and oil-absorbent properties to be simply perfect to treat heat rash. Soak some fuller’s earth in rose water to prepare a paste. Apply this paste directly over the affected areas and let dry. Wash off with cold water. Use this remedy daily to get desired results.

Try these simple yet effective remedies to treat heat rashes, at the first sign of them. These are safe to use on kids and will tackle heat rashes in no time at all.

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