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Sweaty Baby Feet

My grandson is 6 months old and has the wettest feet all the time, you actually see beads of water on the bottom of his feet.Has anyone else heard of this or know what causes it?

Cindy

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Apr 09, 2009

Sweaty Baby
by: Baby Help Line - Annie

Hi Cindy,

It is actually surprisingly common for babies to have very sweaty hands and feet. Babies are often overdressed and the hands and feet are like the temperature gauge and start the perspiration off to cool down the body.

Is the family sweaty? Some people are just naturally very sensitive to heat and perspire at the drop of a hat, so there could be a genetic aspect to it.

Many babies balance out a bit when they get more mobile, around 9 months they seem to regulate temperature better.

There are some medical conditions relating to excessive sweating, so if he is not thriving, is underweight or not very active, then it would pay to get him checked by his pediatrician.

Enjoy your little grandson, it is a lovely age,
All the best,

Annie Desantis

Jun 15, 2009

sweaty feet
by: Anonymous

hi,

I have a 3 month old baby girl and her feet are just so sweaty all the time?? I was wondering if this was noraml mysekf...I think it may be just a way her body gets rid of the heat?? You are not alone...lol