DS is 6 weeks old and when bathing him last night I noticed his neck was quite red and sore, a sort of spotty rash was forming there in his little neck rolls. I washed it gently, pat dried and then used baby powder to stop it chafing. This afternoon I've noticed it looks a bit more angry and sore, it doesn't seem to bother him when I touch it or wash it so I'm hoping it's not painful. Washed it again with wasn't water and applied some barrier cream but wondering if anyone has any advice on how to clear it up?
I think it caused by his shoulder getting wet, he's quite a sicky baby and it's on the side that he tends to turn his head when sleeping so I'm thinking it's from him being sick when he's in bed/napping and neither of us catching it to dry it up and change him. I try to make sure he's not sat in wet clothes or a wet bib but at night when we're sleeping it's going to be difficult to keep on top of and I'm worried it'll get worse and painful for him. Is there anything I can do to keep him more comfortable?
Seeing the health visitor tomorrow so can get some help from them but in the meantime any advice would be very appreciated!