Need help with heat rash

[momtoemma]

My nearly one-year old daughter seems to have a small rash on her stomach, right above her diaper. She also has some around her side. It is very small pink bumps. The only thing I can figure out is that it may be heat rash. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to treat this? When I go to change her clothes, she scratches the area so I'm worried that it is uncomfortable for her. Thanks,

Stephanie

[Rachels]

Our ped told us to try a little cortisone cream for heat rash if it seemed to bother Abigail. Calendula cream also soothes it. You could also offer some Benadryl at night if she seems really itchy. It will also just go away on its own with time.

-Rachel
Mom to Abigail Rose
5/18/02