AIBU to take 2 week old back to the doctors?

[jitterbug5]

Posting here for traffic

Took my son to the doctors on Monday as he got a rash/spots on his forehead, she said he seemed fine and said it was heat rash. However this morning it’s flared up on his cheek even though we’ve made sure he hasn’t been hot at any point. I’ve had a google (I know, Dr Google) and it also looks like baby acne? (Included a screenshot of baby acne)
He isn’t unwell at all and is feeding fine and has the normal amount of wet nappies.
He was really poorly after birth with sepsis so I’m probably airing on the side of caution but it’s really stressing me out

[ladybirdsaredotty]

Thank you jitterbug!

And congratulations to you!

[Tiredtomybones]

Gorgeous baby! If the HV isn't able to provide reassurance then please do see your GP. It's only natural you will worry after he has already been so poorly. My DS was very poorly as a baby - his temperature shot up with tonsillitis and I found him unconscious in his cot. It was absolutely terrifying and when I rang 999 and the operator answered with "which service do you need" I couldn't even process that we needed an ambulance and just blurted out "my baby's ill". She was lovely and put me through, the ambulance was there within minutes and DS was home with antibiotics and much better within 6 hours. But I'm scarred by it. Totally scarred. The first hint of a temperature and I'm mentally packing a bag in case we have to go in, and he's a robust school boy now. I keep hoping it will get better for me, and I hope it does for you too.

Congratulations on your gorgeous boy.

[Silversun83]

Agree with everyone saying baby acne! My DD had it sooo bad, it literally covered her entire face It didn't bother her though and there's not really much you can do for it, other than gently wipe with cool water. I can't remember now how long it lasted but probably not more than 3-4 weeks.

[SunnySkiesSleepsintheMorning]

He’s gorgeous. :) I’m sorry to say that you’ll be worrying about him from now until the end of your life. You get used to it though and it’s totally worth it.

[bigfatbumfreak]

Coconut oil can be drying.

[Sidge]

He's just yummy

I totally understand your worry, and as an HCP I know that GPs will never mind you taking a tiny baby if you're worried about them. However if he is otherwise totally well - feeding, sleeping, alert when awake, normal temperature, weeing and pooing as expected then it's very unlikely anything is wrong.

Remember he's been swimming in fluid for months and he's only been out in air for 2 weeks - his skin has a bit of adjusting to do! Avoid soaps, washes and creams and minimise washing powder and fabric softener products. Keep things simple. Don't go overboard with oils and lotions especially on his face - the skin is largely self regulating but see the HV or GP if you have any persistent spots, sores or rashes you're worried about.

[bigfatbumfreak]

My son has left home, I actually wake in the night worried about his teeth.

[GinIsIn]

My DS got this too, coconut oil is your friend! Congrsts

[SoupDragon]

I've got girls so little boys always make me melt

newborn babies look like babies rather than boys or girls.

[hannah1992]

He is beautiful! I've got girls so little boys always make me melt 😂.

I agree with coconut oil or just plain olive oil to get some moisture into the skin.

If it is baby acne he will grow out of it. But it could just be newborn skin. My second dd was covered in dry skin for a good 3-4 weeks I just kept putting olive oil on and didn't wash with any soaps.

He's definetly a strong little fighter!
He will definetly be popular with the ladies! That's when you need to worry 🤣🤣

[EvilDoctorBallerinaVampireDuck]

Oh tush jitter, don't be so modest!

[HeyRoly]

2-3 weeks is prime baby acne time. Something to do with pregnancy hormones leaving their bodies? It does clear after a couple of weeks.

[jitterbug5]

Maddiemookins viperous! I love it. Gonna use that one myself if you don’t mind! Haha!

[jitterbug5]

EvilDoctor he must have got that from his Dad - certainly not me!

[maddiemookins16mum]

Jitter, I think a photo of any newborn is sure to melt the heart of even the most Viperous Mnetter. I made up the word viperous btw.

[EvilDoctorBallerinaVampireDuck]

He's very alert for someone so little! It's a sign of great intelligence you know. 😆

[kaytee87]

jitter my son had very clear skin and every visitor** commented on how clear it was so that shows that it’s actually more normal for them to be a bit spotty iyswim. I wish I had a newborn to sniff their head, they smell so yummy.

[Mustang27]

If you are breast feeding stick some on his cheek every hour or so it helped my wee ones conjunctivitis and skin when he was as little as yours. He is a cutie.

[jitterbug5]

Ahh you’ve all been so lovely!! I was half expecting a load of comments telling me to get a grip!!

I feel so much more relaxed now! And I have plenty more pictures so don’t tempt me to show him off post anymore!!

I met up with a friend and her DD who was born the day after my DS and her skin was perfectly clear. Probably what panicked me so much in the first place as I immediately thought I was doing something wrong!

[MadeleineMaxwell]

Aww!

The best advice my HCPs gave me at this stage with DS (who was in the NICU for a week after birth, so I empathise) was to look at the overall health of your kid. A rash on its own is rarely an emergency if the kid is otherwise fit and healthy. If it's coupled with other symptoms (fever, clamminess, diarrhoea, dehydration etc. etc.), that's when to seek urgent advice.

[Annamadrigal]

Ah what a little sweetie!! As others said it looks like baby acne to me. However, my DS (pfb) was in NICU as a newborn and once I got him home I was constantly popping to the doctors for one thing and another for him as I was constantly worried he'd become ill again. My GP was completely lovely and always stressed that they would always be happy to see a little one for whatever reason- if only to reassure a panicking mother. Once they get a bit older and you've started the usual rounds of bugs and illnesses that's when your instincts kick in a little more. When they are this teeny please never be too scared to ask. (I rushed to the GP as I thought pfb was having mini fits constantly- turns out they twitch a bit when they sleep

[Wellandtrulyoutnumbered]

I'm still struggling with my six year old nearly dying from an infection two years ago. Went GP today thinking I was being daft but she has Scarlett fever!

Point is we have five children in total. Sometimes you need to go to GP for reassurance and advice. If my baby had got sepsis such a short time ago I'd be wobbly too!

[SaucyJack]

This is just an excuse for squishy baby pics, isn't it?

He's gorgeous. Skin looks normal- newborns are surprisingly spotty if you're not used to it. But take him if you're worried- no one will ever mind checking such a tiny baby out.

[Rafflesway]

AHem!! Age before beauty!!

He's DEFINITELY mine first girls.

Jitter stop posting these fabulous photos please don't when it is making me so bloody broody and I am WELL past my sell by date.

Mega congrats! Really hope his cute little rash disappears soon. Sepsis following his birth must have been absolutely terrifying .

[Flippetydip]

The worrying gets slightly less IMO, either that or you just get used to worrying constantly! My mother-in-law once said when your children are tiny you go through lots of little crises and as they get older the crises become further spaced out but are much bigger in intensity, which has thus far turned out to be true. I was a total wreck with my first born. Less with my second.

Congratulations OP - he's gorgeous.