Rash - Celina, TX

Hi Lindee my daughters both have gotten some rash with teething the constant drewling will cause chaping, rash etc., but so will strawberrys when they are younger the acid and stuff in them will cause sensitive skin to develope a rash, but it usually goes away after a short time. And also babys often run fever when teething just give tylonal and mortin it's best to alternate so that there bodys don't get used to one and build up a tolerance. Hope she gets to feeling better! :)

I'm sure someone may have already said this, but it sounds like she is allergic to the strawberries. That's my guess.

Hi Lindee,

My daughter got a rash last summer when we went to Galveston. I thought maybe she was just allergic to the sunscreen or was sensitive to the ocean water because she was still playful and didn't act sick. The rash was all over her body and didn't get better within a day, so we came back home and took her to the doctor. They did a strep test and it was positive. I was really surprised that strep caused the rash...I thought it was just an allergic reaction to something. She required antibiotics and then she was better.

I think it would be a good idea to call the doctor any time there's a fever with a rash, even a low grade fever. It could be the strawberries, but I'd call and ask the doctor or nurses whether they think she needs to be seen. Good luck!

Had this exact situation with my 14 month old last week who is cutting his molars. Fever of about 100 degrees and the next morning he had what looked like a heat rash all over his back and legs. Although the berries could have caused the rash, teething can as well, though Dr's are quick to say there is no connection. The rash cleared up in 3-4 days with lots of diaper cream and lotion to keep him comfortable.

Does the rash look like hives? Sometimes, babies can break out into hives (red welp areas with white in the middle) if they are allergic to something.

I don't think there's harm in trying strawberries as she's almost a year .... you just never know sometimes.

Obviously don't give her any more strawberries, and she should begin to clear up ... I've not known teething to bring upon rashes ... unless, it's a rash from drooling and being damp.

Hope she clears up real soon!!!!

S. :-D

HI there...sorry to hear about the rash. I have three young children and would bet the rash is from the strawberries. Strawberries are highly allergenic and do cause rashes, even in grownups. We gave my youngest strawberries on his 1st birthday and he developed the worst rash of his life!!

You can also call your pedi to see what he thinks.

Good luck!

The rash could be related to the fever. She actually may not be teething. I thought the same thing but I was told that a child shouldn't have a fever of more than 99 when teething. espacially if there is a rash that follows. It turned out that my child had tonsilitis. The fever may actually be a sign of an infection.

Fevers can sometimes cause a rash. If it doesn't go away in a day or two, see your pediatrician. Since it happened so close to eating the strawberries, though, she may be allergic. You should wait to reintroduce them until she's a bit older.

M.
www.GoodHealthMadeSimple.com

I'm pretty sure it was the strawberries. I have had babies that have had rash when teething if they have fever and get sweaty, but that has been due to skin eczema. If it was due to strawberries, should disappear within a few days. If it is the first signs of something like skin eczema it will probably get a little worse. Put a little dab of cortaid on rash and should help. Good Luck

I would call the dr. since there was a fever present also, just to be sure. Look in her mouth, does she have any ulcers in there? If so it could also be a virus called hand foot mouth disease. Here is some info on it.

http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_handfoot_hhg.htm

I wouldn't think strawberries are the culprit unless she is just allergic to them, which you would have discovered anyway.

~ t

teething has been known to cause rash (says so in many parenting books) but then again so can strawberries. And since she is teething, her imune system is down (proven by the fever) and the rash could be a combo of the two factors. Just keep an eye on her and lay off the strawberries for a good while. When you do re-introduce them to her, do so slowly and with observation on any after-consumption effects.

Best of luck!

Hi Lindee. My son used to get a rash on his cheeks and around his mouth when he was teething. I'm not sure if your daughter's rash is from the strawberries or the teething. But, I do know something that works really well to help clear up any rash! Arbonne's Baby Care products! They're awesome! They are perfect for babies' sensitive skin and I've personally seen them clear up everything from eczema to psoriasis to cradle cap to diaper rash! If you're interested in trying some free samples, please let me know. Hope your baby starts feeling better soon.
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hI MY SON GOT A RASH FROM STRAWBERRIES WHEN HE WAS A LITTLE OVER ONE. hE WAS MISERABLE, I GAVE HIM BENADRYL AND THAT HELPED TREMENDOUSLY. THAT'S PROBABLY WHAT IT WAS. IF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HISTORY OF ALLERGIES, ID BE CAREFUL NOT TO GIVE HER THE OTHER HIGH ALLERGY FOODS. GOOD LUCK! K.