How do I treat prickly heat on a 1yr old's body? :(

Oh dear, hope your baby's doing okay. There are actually some home remedies that can help. Am sharing 3 here! 1. Oatmeal Oatmeal is a popular treatment for prickly rash due to its anti-irritating, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It will have a soothing effect on the skin and give instant relief from inflammation and itching caused by prickly heat. Add one cup of finely ground oatmeal powder to a bathtub filled with cool water. Stir well, until the water gets a milky colour. Soak in this bath for 20 to 30 minutes. Pat dry your body with a soft towel. Do this twice daily for a week to get relief. 2. Baking Soda Baking soda is another useful remedy for prickly heat treatment. It works as a gentle exfoliating agent that helps unclog pores by removing dead skin cells, dirt and other impurities. This in turn relieves the itching and inflammation associated with prickly heat. Add one teaspoon of baking soda to one cup of cold water. Soak a clean washcloth in the solution and wring out the excess water. Put the washcloth over the affected area for five to 10 minutes. Repeat four or five times a day for a week. 3. Cold Treatment Using a cold compress over the affected area will provide immediate relief from inflammation, prickling sensations and itching. Wrap a few ice cubes in a dishcloth. Place it on the affected areas for five to 10 minutes at a time. Repeat every four to six hours for two to three days. This will prevent the rashes from getting worse and spreading further. Alternatively, you can soak a cotton cloth in cold water, wring out the excess water and place it over the affected area for five to 10 minutes. Repeat three or four times a day for about a week. You can also take a cold shower or bath as needed to reduce the intensity of prickly heat symptoms.

Hi, hope your baby is fine now. Although the prickly heat condition isn't painful, but it can be annoyingly itchy. The intense prickling or stinging sensation may be distressing for your baby :( Most heat rashes will clear up within a few days. In the meantime, here's what you can do to relieve your baby's itching and discomfort: 1. Try to reduce heat and humidity. Move into an airy room or a shady spot. Try using a mini fan if you are out and about in a hot country or in the summer heat. If the weather stays hot at night, place a fan in your baby's room to circulate the air. 2. Take off his clothes or dress him in cotton. Synthetic fabrics, such as polyester and nylon, trap heat. Opt for natural fibres instead. Where possible, loosen or remove his clothing and give him as much nappy-free time as you can. 3. Keep his skin cool. Cool the affected areas directly using cold, wet flannels, or give your baby a tepid bath or shower. Let the air dry his skin as much as possible rather than using towels. This can help to heal the rash. 4. Use calamine lotion. Smooth on plenty of the lotion (but not near his eyes). This is particularly helpful if your baby seems irritable and cries when you touch his skin. 5. Use hydrocortisone cream. Use this cream on the advice of your doctor or pharmacist if the rash is severe. Hope it helps!

Here's what u could do: Use a mild soap and tepid water during bath time to help soothe his skin, then gently pat skin dry. Keep affected skin dry. If it’s extra hot, use a fan to help wick away sweat. Skip powders, oils and lotions, which will only make the rash worse by further blocking the pores. Let baby take a naked stroll or crawl around the house.