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Babies may be known for having perfectly smooth skin, but even little ones can suffer from acne, eczema, and rashes. When skin irritation strikes, think twice before rushing out to buy an arsenal of expensive creams and potions. A homemade oatmeal bath could be all you need to get their skin back in baby-soft shape.
Giving your infant an oatmeal bath is a common recommendation given by Tanya Altmann, M.D., founder and pediatrician at Calabasas Pediatrics in California. I find that when parents call me and say their baby has a bad rash and they scream and don t want to take a bath, I will have them give an oatmeal bath, Dr. Altmann says. It s soothing so the warm water doesn t bother the baby, and they can clean the area before putting on the needed medicated creams to treat the condition.