Rosy Cheeks and Everything

One of my cousins would get extremely rosy cheeks whenever he ate something new that he was alergic to. It took us months to discover his triggers but it was fine. We just didn't give him those things. example: He could eat apple sauce but not apples. Now he can eat everything but shell fish and used to highly allergic to peanut butter but loved it so much I think he just built up his resistance from eating it every chance he could get. Crazy baby.

My first thought is fifths disease...sounds so bad but just a mild viral infection. My daughter has it now. She had rosy red cheeks.Then just this weekend developed a rash on her entire body. There is nothing they can do. The rash comes and goes. The only danger could be for pregnant women. (I'm pregnant but am immune..thank goodness). Good luck!

Like Nancy, I thought Fifths disease. Could be teething too. Just incase keep an eye on him and stay low 'til you know. THis is one that if passed on to a pregnant woman could be dangerous for the baby/fetus.

My little boy always gets rosy cheeks right when his about to cut a tooth. Also, he is allergic to everything under the sun. Did you happen to intorduce a new food this week?

We call them cherry cheeks. It runs in my family, because we are so lilly white. My son had cherry cheeks too, but it wasn't bright red like 5th disease and no rash. It looked like you said, some light blush for a school play. I never noticed if it was when he was teething, because he didn't have any trouble with teething. I was lucky. He's 12 now and still occationally gets cherry cheeks just like me, usually after active playing or exercise. The exercise doen't have to be hard either.

He could have fifths disease there can be no other symptoms than what looks like slapped cheeks. It's not harmful only to pregnant wan cause theirs babies are not immune to the disease.

I'm not sure what the "everything" is, it seems like the only issue is rosy cheeks and I would call the doctor in case it is fifth's disease. Could it possibly be sunburn/windburn? Was he outside for a long period of time?

I know some babies get red cheeks when they're teething.
I wouldn't call the doctor unless you have other reasons for doing so. I know a lot of babies have rosy cheeks ... my baby gets them when she sleeps and sometimes if she's rubbed her cheeks on the mattress they stay extra rosy all day.

Just in case you don't have time to Google:
(Most children I have seen with this had no symptoms other than the cheek rash.)
Early symptoms of fifth disease are similar to the flu. A distinctive rash follows several days later, and some people have joint pain. Fifth disease can be confused with other conditions with similar symptoms.
Symptoms similar to the flu

Symptoms of fifth disease arise within 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the virus. Typically, the first symptoms resemble the flu and may be so mild that they are not noticed. Some people with fifth disease do not have any symptoms. Early symptoms include:

* Runny nose and sore throat.
* Headache and belly pain.
* In rare cases, a mild fever around 100F.
* Mild body weakness and joint pain.

Rash

About 7 days after the person has symptoms that seem like the flu, a distinctive rash may appear, although not as often in adults as in children. Some people never get a rash.

If a rash develops, usually it follows a predictable pattern with two or three distinct stages:

1. A bright red rash occurs on the sides of the face (often referred to as a "slapped-cheek" appearance) and sometimes on the forehead and chin. This rash usually fades within 2 to 5 days.
2. Another rash appears on the neck, trunk, forearms, upper legs, and buttocks. This rash starts as round red spots and begins to take on a lacy look. It can be itchy, especially in older children. This second stage lasts a week or less.
3. After the body rash fades, it may come back after the person is out in the sun, gets too warm, or is under stress. This rash lasts 1 to 3 weeks. Even though a rash comes back, it does not mean your illness is worse.

Joint pain

Joint pain in the hands, wrists, ankles, and feet commonly occurs in adults, especially in women. The pain usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks, although in rare cases, it can last longer. It usually does not cause permanent damage to the joints.
Complications

In healthy people, fifth disease usually is a mild illness that resolves within a few weeks without further problems. But people with impaired immune systems or blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia, are at increased risk for developing complications. Fifth disease can also cause problems for the fetus of a pregnant woman who is infected.

i would say maybe teething. my daughter is 13 months and has always got really rosey cheecks right before cutting teeth. if he does not have a fever or any other symptoms of an illness i would not worry to much. just keep an eye on it and if it gets worse or he starts running a high fever bring him in.

Are there any other symptoms? Fever? Watery eyes? Has he started on a new food that he may be allergic to? Is he teething? New soap? New laundry detergent?

If the answer is no, than it could just be a change in the weather. All 3 of my kids get rosy cheeks whenever Virginia's bipolar whether acts up ;)

Definitely sounds like Fifths Disease, both of my kids just had it.

could be fifths disease which is more dangerous to pregnant women than kids. IF you or someone close to him is pregnant see if you can get him diagnosed