Giulia Simolo

You notice a few spots and redness on your toddler’s skin. Don’t panic! There are many types of toddler rashes. Here’s the lowdown on the most common ones and when to see a doctor.

Your Child Has Scaly, Red Patches

If you notice some red, scaly bumps or patches on your child’s skin that have a red ring around them, these are classic signs of ringworm. Caused by a fungus that lives off dead hair, skin and nail tissue, WebMD states that ringworm is passed on by skin contact. It needs to be treated with an antifungal cream. Yup, time to go visit the doctor!

Your Child Has Red Sores And Blisters

Although red sores and blisters are common symptoms of many types of rashes, if your child’s sores and blisters ooze liquid and have a yellowish crust, then they’re probably impetigo, which is a rash caused by bacteria that’s spread from sharing towels and toys. You’ll need to go to the doctor for this one, as your child will need to be treated with antibiotics, either in lotion, pill form or even oral with a sippy cup.

Your Child Has Tiny Bumps And Red Skin

A heat rash is characterized by tiny bumps on the skin and red skin that surrounds them. It might be prickly or itchy, as Cleveland Clinic states. Babies tend to get heat rash in their elbow creases, armpits, groin and on their necks. Older kids might have it on the back and/or chest.

Treat it quickly and effectively by getting your kid out of the heat and into a cool area. Remove excess clothing and use a damp washcloth on the skin to reduce inflammation. Avoid using lotions to treat the rash as this can block pores, worsening the heat rash.

Call a doctor if the heat rash seems to be producing an infection, such as if your child has a fever, chills, scabs, blisters, pus, or swollen lymph nodes in the groin, armpit, or neck, as Cleveland Clinic reports.

Your Child Has Red, Dry, Itchy Skin

Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from coming into contact with irritating substances, such as certain soaps or laundry detergents, and sometimes even urine in a diaper. In other instances, things like poison ivy and metals in jewelry, such as nickel, can cause dermatitis. The skin will react with a rash by becoming itchy, red, dry, swollen, and painful. There might even be blisters that crust over, but the symptoms can be quite varied, as reported by the University Of Rochester.

To relieve symptoms, wash your child’s skin with soap and water once symptoms appear. Cold cloths on the skin can help to make your child’s skin feel less sore and itchy. Your doctor might also prescribe corticosteroid cream or antihistamines, but always check with him/her before going ahead with something bought over the counter, as that might not be suitable for your child’s age and condition. Besides, it’s always safer to get dermatitis (and any other condition) diagnosed by a healthcare professional before medicating your child.

Sources: WebMD, Cleveland Clinic, University Of Rochester

Editor’s Note: Giulia Simolo is a freelance content provider & writer for Daphyl’s LLC. Daphyl’s is a USA based multi-national world leader in safe, innovative, Licensed Rock N Roll, branded baby gear. The opinions, advice and assertions made in this article are for entertainment and information purposes only & are solely those of the author.

Safe And Delicious Smoothie Ideas For Babies

You love smoothies, but did you know you can make them for your babies too? Just make sure that they’re baby-friendly. Here are some easy and delicious recipes that pack a nutrient punch, and they’re a great way to ensure your babies eat their fruit and veg.

Fancy making a vegetable smoothie? It’s probably a good idea to add some fruity flavors to the mix to ensure that your babies will like the sweet taste of them. Another alternative is to add some spices to the mix for flavor, such as vanilla and cinnamon. Seeds or nuts can also be a tasty treat addition to fruit or veg smoothies, but make sure you finely grind them up first – and be careful of any nut allergies your baby might have. As for honey, which is a nice sugar punch, be sure not to give your baby honey until he/she is one year old, as Kids Health states.

Here are three delicious and healthy baby-safe smoothies to try.

Apple And Cinnamon Smoothies by Stonyfield Organic

This recipe gives smoothies a lovely apple pie flavor! You’ll need the following ingredients to make it:

¼ cup plain whole milk yogurt (avoid if your baby’s younger than 18 months as dairy can cause intestinal bleeding. Avoid other milks too, such as nut and rice milk.)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup of applesauce

Simply pop the ingredients into a jar that has a lid, close it, and shake it to achieve the smoothie consistency.

Cherry And Beetroot Smoothies by Baby Foode

This creative recipe is really easy to make, and contains a lot of tasty ingredients your baby will love.

Ingredients:

1 cup pitted cherries
½ beetroot that’s been peeled and chopped
¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of chia seeds
½ cup of ice
1 cup milk (avoid if your baby’s younger than 18 months)
1 tablespoon of honey (avoid if your baby’s younger than 12 months)

Blend all the ingredients together for about two minutes, before serving it up!

How To Make Your Smoothies Deliciously Creamy

What’s a smoothie if it’s not creamy and, well, smooth, right? If you’re giving ingredients such as dairy a skip because your baby’s too young to consume them, it doesn’t mean your smoothies have to lack creaminess. Here are some tips to follow:

2. Add ingredients such as mashed banana or papaya to the smoothies. These fruits have a nice satisfying and plumping effect to make the smoothies much creamier.
3. You can use baby formula to punch up the consistency of your smoothies.
4. Oatmeal is another clever idea to bulk up smoothies, and it works with any flavors of fruits and veg that you want to make.

Serve your smoothies in a pretty and colorful sippy cup to make them even more appealing! You can find some lovely ones in our our shop.

Sources: Kids Health, Stonyfield Organic, Baby Foode

Editor’s Note: Giulia Simolo is a freelance content provider & writer for Daphyl’s LLC. Daphyl’s is a USA based multi-national world leader in safe, innovative, Licensed Rock N Roll, branded baby gear. The opinions, advice and assertions made in this article are for entertainment and information purposes only & are solely those of the author.