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Definitely call pediatrician...they will probably want to see her depending on her age... Please keep in mind that the first treatment they suggest may not work...Rashes are so tricky!!
My daughter had a rash one time on the back of her neck. I go to a large pediatric group, so after the first doctor's suggestion of using a cream didn't work (made it worse!), I took her to see another one who gave a different type of cream, then a third one who finally suggested switching to antibiotic soap which finally worked!
For my son, he got a rash on his face the first time he had avocado. I took him to the doctor because he was congested, and the doctor freaked out about the rash and asked "what has he been eating?! you need to take him home and give him benadryl!" which is also what he would take for the congestion...
He started using Benadryl at 2 months old for congestion. You can use Children's Benadryl, you just give a very small dose based on weight. He was taking 2 ml.
Just be warned that Benadryl makes most children sleepy, some hyper. Don't give it to her until it's naptime or bedtime! They wanted me to give it 24/7 for a week!!
Please let us know what happens!! i'll be wondering how it went...

Same thing happened to my kiddos. I used Cetaphyl- you can get it at pharmacy or grocery store--It worked for both of my kiddos.

Definitely call the pediatrician asap but it sounds like eczema. At this point you'll probably need a prescription (both of my kids were/are on Locoid). I also LOVE mustela products for eczema prone skin.

it may not be those products. it may be something else.
take her to the pediatrician, if he says it is a reaction to those products, then you may have to order arbonne stuff.
again, it may not be the johnson products, since, i think, you stopped using them, those bumps should go away within 1-2 days.
take her in

Call the doctor asap. Be sure it is an allergy. Call and ask to speak to a nurse. She will tell you if your little girl needs to be seen, but I would take care of this TODAY before the weekend.

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These are as natural and as organic as you can get and still have an effective product.
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Call the nurse line to get a better idea of what you are dealing with. I found out my daughter is allergic to lavendar. She broke out in puffy hives on her legs, arms, and stomach. I took her to the dr. and found out it takes 48-72 hours for a topical allergy to sometimes show its ugly head. My dr. recommended that I get the child's version of Benadryll (sp?). When I went to the pharmacy to get it, I couldn't find the right strength for a 2 year old. The pharmacist recommended a different brand/version that would not be as strong of a dose...and it worked great (sorry can't remember the exact name because I bought the generic version).

You didn't mention how old your daughter is so I would HIGHLY recommend that you talk to a nurse or doctor before giving her anything. It may not even be an allergy to something...could it be chicken pox (even if she did get the vaccine)?

Best wishes for you and your little one!

Does she complain about them itching? I would recommend doing a google search for pictures of things like Chicken pox and other conditions that creates bumps to see if that's what it looks like. Then, call the doctor. They will want to know if there is a fever, or other symptoms. It could be a virus which has to run its course. In the meantime, look for products that are toxin free (they are hard to find). I work with a company that recently created toxin free soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Email me privately if you want to learn more. Blessings

C.- I am a nurse, and I recommend you see your pediatrician. If it were simply an allergic reaction, it should have gone away. I agree that it does sound like chicken pox. It could also be an infection such as impetigo.

Take her to the doctor.

Any of those baby products dried my daughter's skin out and she would have red dry patches all over and irritated skin until I started using Dove soap and putting Eucerin lotion on her after baths that our pedi suggested. It worked great.

It sounds like she is allergic to the lotion or an ingredient in it. I for one have allergies to Lanolin (derived from the sheep's sweat glands - so if you or your partner have a wool allergy - there's your culprit), grapeseed, mineral oil and petroleum oils. I break out every time I used these type of lotions with any of the above listed as they only 'coat' the skins surface and they do not allow the skin to 'breath'. They also clog the pores and dry the skin more.

IF you require putting a lotion on her, I would recommend using a virgin olive oil - this is perfect as you can gently massage her at the same time. It is perfectly natural and safe. Most Infant massage therapists will recommend it. Or go into a health food store and purchase a baby lotion there - I am against Burt's Bee's as they still have the same ingredients as listed above. (I'm a CMT and I only use organic cold-pressed carrier oils for my work, myself and my son. It makes a huge difference on the body and the skin.)

As for her bumps - it is more than likely 'dermatitis' from the reaction. Just let them be and it should clear. If not, then take her into the pediatrician. If you are really worried and the sores are bad, take her in right away. They will most likely give you a topical cream.

I would for sure call your pediatrician. My son did this as well, just not all over. The Doctor recommended cetaphyl. It's a little pricey but so worth it. He doesn't break out anymore. It's been 6 months now.

I know you posted this a while ago, but I wanted to comment because no one said anything about the chemicals prevalent in most skin care products. You want to choose things that are all natural, start looking at Whole Foods for ideas. We absorb these chemicals through our skin, so I've heard the rule of thumb that you shouldn't put anything on your skin you wouldn't eat. Johnson and Johnson as well as most commercial baby products contain refined moter oil---pretty gross. So check and avoid any petroleum products, as well as artifical scents and harsh cleansers like sodium lauryl sulfate. Also methylparaben and propolparaben are really cheap harsh preservatives that are in a ton of products and terrible for you or your baby to absorb through your skin, so look for "paraben free".

First I would take her to the dr. to make sure that it is just a reaction to the products.

Second, try Avon Bubble Bath, or Aveeno. It worked for both of my kids who had reactions to Johnsons and Johnsons.

M.

Hi C.,
My mother used to swear by bicarbonate. You can buy it in any grocery store. You put some into the bath. If she is in a baby bath you would probably use about a quarter of a cup, and let the water run over her. Also you could try an allergy medicine. Also I love homeopathy, contact a homeopath and get a homeopathic remedy. It is safe and also effective. Does she seem to be in pain or intching? The bicarbonate is supposed to help this. My son reacted to some Johnson and Johnson talc a couple of weeks ago too. It gave him a really red bottom, cheeks that is. I don't use it on his privates.
I hope your baby is feeling better soon.
Another thought- maybe she has chicken pox.
Good luck,

W.

C.,
My son has excima & started showing at about 6weeks old, we (meaning our Dr & I) tried many things & finally had to take him to a dermitologist. he reacted the same way that your daughter did. He gets horrible sores on his skin & he even lost alot of his hair for a while because of it. Go to a dermitologist. Our's said Johnson & Johnson products can be very harsh on sensitve skin.

Please call and get her seen by her pediatrician. When I read the you see these on her face, cheeks, chin, etc, and that they were beginning to look like sores (pussy?), I immediately thought of chicken pox instead of an allergic reaction.

Even when I had poison ivy, the doctor's nurse recommended I come see the doctor because I reported that I had it on my neck and ear -- a bit too close to the eyes for comfort.

Good luck!

Rather than waiting until Monday, I would call your on-call pedi or see if there is a nearby urgent care- not an ER - it's not worth exposing your little one to who-knows-what.... My son had a very similar reaction to amoxicillin. Rash from head to toe! It didn't bother him, but looked miserable. He was prescribed oral steroids. It went away just fine. If there are no nearby urgent cares, definitely call your pedi. He/she will tell you if she will be okay until Monday. I would always recommend calling a dr rather then trying to self-treat or diagnosis.

Call the doctor. They will likely tell you to apply a steroid cream, either hydrocortisone (over the counter) or a prescription version. I use this a lot on my baby who has skin reactions to many things per the doctor's orders. Just a thin film twice a day as needed.

As for a baby product I recommend, I prefer WELEDA's Calendula products (Diapers.com, target.com, Whole Foods), but California baby is also pretty good. Neither are cheap, but both much safer on skin that Johnson and Johnson. Just use them sparingly and they will last.

How old is she?

I'd also recommend seeing your pediatrician/dermatologist to verify what the cause is.

Our son, at 6 weeks, began breaking out, and I was SO worried. It ended-up being baby acne, but I needed to take him to the pediatrician to verify. Our Pediatrician isn't comfortable with a lot of dermatologic diagnoses, so he often refers us to a dermatologist to make sure the appropriate diagnosis and treatment are recommended.

One note on the use of "natural" and "organic" products: most are not FDA registered or approved. I'd only recommend using them if your physician has pointed you in that direction. As one physician stated recently to me, "When my patients come asking for an all-natural treatment, my response is 'poison ivy'".

Good luck!

Have you called your doctor?

My baby had the same reaction to skin products. Get the aveeno oatmeal soak ,usually in the first aid section. The bumps will vanish almost overnight after a good soak >aveeno is the only thing we use on our LO now.
Good luck!
K.

Take her to the doctor. Many things besides skin products can cause rashes. Your pedi can point you in the right direction! Good luck!

Hi C., I know this is a late response. As a follow-up to Kathryn's comments, I would suggest going to www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. It is a site where you can find out how safe personal care products are, including products for babies. You can check products you are currently using, plus look at lists of safer products. It will include ingredients in each product and the possible dangers. It is a great site and I would highly recommend it, especially when you are already dealing with skin problems. Whole Foods and Sun Harvest carry several of the safer products. Good luck.

You didn't mention how old she is, but you DO need to call a doctor before the weekend....earlier the better! One response was to give children's benadryl, but depending on the child's age, you'd have to consult with a doctor anyway. My son had an allergic reaction that gave him hives and puffy face, but nothing like sores. That sounds strange to me---I'd go to the doctor immediately.

I would call the doctor. Is she coughing more or having trouble breathing at all? Are you sure its an allergic reaction to the product?
If you washed the product off her skin then the rash should have gotten better. If it continued to get worse than it could be something else--like the chicken pox. Hives typically itch and go away once the irritant is gone. I don't think of them turning into sores. Did they start on the chest/trunk of the body and work their way out? This would again but not an allergic reaction but something else all together. Call the doctor and take her in, it's the best way to get answers!

I agree with others - call your doc right away. If they are beginning to look like sores, it sounds like chicken pocks and the lotion was coincindental.

If it is a reaction to the lotion, then your doc can give her medicine to apply or take that will help.

Take her to the doc... they will be able to tell you the best product to help her. And my give you at perscript for something they works better for her sensitive skin.