Noticed that dd (6 weeks 5 days old) had a very red mark on the front of her neck this afternoon in the crease. On closer inspection it was a wee bit weepy looking and smelt a bit. Phoned the GP who reckons it's a sweat rash and very common as babies have wee chubby necks but I still feel bad about it, paticularly that I hadn't noticed sooner. Didn't notice anything there last night when we bathed her although from what the GP said it's probably been there around 24hrs.
She's been a little irritable all day and finally dropped off to sleep 1/2 hour ago. Never even thought about her neck being a problem with her always having her chin down - know about cleaning her wee face and stuff in the mornings (has evening baths) but just wasn't aware this could happen. Feeling a bit stupid and really feel for dd as she wasn't overlly impressed at having her neck washed and the prescribed cream applied. Feel like it's my fault and a bit sad dispite the reassurance from GP that it's a common prob for babies. Hoping it will clear up quickly - any tips for preventing reoccurance?