If your baby’s cheeks are looking a bit rosy, there’s no need to worry. In fact, it’s a pretty common thing babies with red cheeks!
Babies and young children often get red cheeks due to a variety of harmless causes. A few minor lifestyle changes can help ease the redness, but in most cases it’s nothing serious.
Let’s take a look at some of the possible explanations for why your baby’s cheeks are red!
Cheeky Temperatures
A baby’s red cheeks may appear as a result of temperature changes. If your baby is feeling too hot or cold, their face may turn pinker than usual.
If this is the case, you’ll want to make sure that your little one is comfortable and not exposed to extreme temperatures. Keep them warm during cold weather and cool during hot weather.
Also make sure that any hats or clothing they’re wearing fit properly – too tight and you could be rubbing the delicate skin on their face.
Allergies & Irritants
If your baby has recently encountered something new – like a new food, detergent, or lotion – then it’s possible that their reaction could cause redness in their cheeks.
Allergies and irritants can easily cause mild inflammation on the skin that will show up as redness or hives.
If you think an allergen might be causing the issue, try removing it from your little one’s routine and see if that helps reduce the inflammation and redness in their cheeks.
Teething troubles as a cause for your baby’s red cheeks
When babies start teething (usually around 4-6 months old) they can experience some soreness and discomfort which can manifest itself in pesky pink patches on their faces.
To help soothe teething pains you can offer them a cold cloth or frozen teething ring to chew on; this will help relieve any swelling while also giving them something else to focus on besides the pain!
Babies’ rosy cheeks don’t have to cause any alarm; oftentimes the culprit is just temperature regulation, allergies/irritants, or the process of teething!
Make sure your little one is comfortable when it comes to temperature and remove any potential allergens from their environment if necessary; these two things should help reduce redness in most cases.
For more severe cases, consult with your pediatrician for further advice about how best to handle it for your particular situation!
