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Red Blotches on Baby's Face

by Kate
(Rochester, NY)

When my 7 month old drinks formula from a bottle he develops red blotches around his eyes, ears and head. They come on slowly and then cover his face/head. When he's done they go away. He's been on the same formula for 3 months now. What could be the problem?

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Red Blotches on Baby's Face

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Sep 03, 2010

no worries
by: Brandi (baby help line)

Hello Kate,

There is nothing to worry about here! There is a simple soulution to this problem. Your baby gets those blotches most likely because he/she is sucking too hard. To fix this change to a nipple with a bigger hole. The spots shouldn't happen anymore once you switch nipples but if the splotches show up and don't go away call your dr immeadiately as this is a sign of an allergic reaction!

Hope this helps,

Brandi

Sep 03, 2010

Thanks
by: Kate

Thanks Brandi! I thought that might be the problem. I'll try it.

Mar 16, 2011

red blotches
by: Anonymous

THis happens to my 5 month old, but i nurse. it happens every time i nurse him. need advice

Mar 19, 2011

red blotches on baby's face when she nurses
by: Anonymous

I too have the same thing with my daughter. She is 5 months and this has been going on for as long as I can remember. I never really thought much of it. She is nursing, I also nursed my son, he is 17 moths now, but this never occured with him. Just would like to know if there could be an issue. thanks

Apr 27, 2011

red blotches
by: Anonymous

My son would always get red blotches all over his forehead and face from crying. He's almost 3 now and still gets it but not as bad... doesn't seem to cause any problems though. They just disappear again after ten minutes or so.

Nov 29, 2011

Possibly Eczema
by: Anonymous

Hi there,

My 5.5 month old also experienced the same thing. I was exclusively nursing until last week. He would develop the "rash" around his mouth and eyes. I took him to the dr today and was told it was eczema that it was possibly triggered by dairy products. I noticed each time I ate dairy or eggs he would have an episode. We started him on soy and the same thing occurred. Md told us to switch to gentle ease if that doesn't work he may need a hypoallergenic formula. I hope in your case it is the nipple and not the eczema/allergy. I will also try changing the nipple and hope for the best! Good Luck to you and your baby!

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